Ameresco awarded streetlighting retrofit pilot project for New Orleans

Ameresco (AMRC) announced the approval of their proposal for a streetlight technology pilot for the city of New Orleans. This pilot project aims to revolutionize the city’s streetlighting infrastructure by integrating cutting-edge LED lights and smart city technology, enhancing energy efficiency and public safety. For the pilot project, Ameresco will install and manage 56 existing city streetlight fixtures with LED equivalents with the support of its partners, Legacy Professional Services and AllStar Electric. The project’s scope includes Ubicquia UbiCell lighting management system with 47 UbiCells and 16 Ubicquia UbiHub smart city devices and the TerraGo Smart City operations software platform to deploy and manage all assets. “As the city continues to attract millions of visitors for major events, we need to enhance and improve our public resources to make sure our city is safe and accessible for all,” said Gilbert Montano, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of New Orleans. “We hope this pilot program, being installed adjacent to the Superdome, provides a blueprint for implementation across the city and allows us to provide valuable services like real-time vehicle and pedestrian analytics, and to monitor high traffic areas to maintain safety for our residents and visitors.”