HI HCR193

State Department of Transportation and City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services are urged to collaboratively conduct a cost-benefit analysis on reducing street lighting on Oahu.

Analysis must evaluate potential cost and energy savings from reducing the number of street lights, estimated at $7 million annually in electricity costs on Oahu.

Analysis shall examine effects of full-cutoff or semi-cutoff street lighting fixtures on light pollution, cost savings from such fixtures, and any safety concerns related to reduced or modified lighting.

State Department of Transportation must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2012 Regular Session convenes.

Resolution acknowledges that up to 40 percent of Honolulu's lighting energy is wasted by illuminating the sky or unneeded areas, and that reduction can decrease light pollution while lowering government operational costs.