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January 24, 2019
December 06, 2018
April 26, 2018
A multi-year contract was awarded to LAS and RealTerm Energy by the City of Brampton to change almost 25,000 cobra heads.
April 22, 2018
RealTerm Energy employees mark Earth Day with a charitable initiative.
March 08, 2018
Five years ago this month LAS launched one of its most successful and robust initiatives to date – the LED Streetlight Program.
February 21, 2018
The town wants to know what type of street lights residents would like to see before converting more than 200 lights to LED fixtures.
January 17, 2018
The City of Niagara Falls has seen a 5.1 % reduction in costs after replacing nearly 8,400 streetlights with LED fixtures in 2016.
November 14, 2017
November 13, 2017
Since 1952, the OML has been the voice of municipalities in the state legislature and the guardian of municipal rights.
October 10, 2017
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this Fall found a group of RTE employees helping out at the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal.
September 07, 2017
Demonstration LED streetlights have been put up at Town Hall and the Falmouth Memorial Library so town staff can analyze how well they operate and what color temperatures work best.
August 07, 2017
RealTerm Energy has been selected to provide a complete LED streetlight conversion by 22 such communities to date.
July 13, 2017
RealTerm Energy is pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Carter has recently come on board to serve as Vice President, Sales.
June 19, 2017
The upgrade is expected to reduce maintenance costs by up to 80%.
April 28, 2017
RealTerm Energy team members recently gathered at Montreal’s Mount Royal Park to spend a sunny afternoon collecting trash on the mountain.
March 15, 2017
Together, the firms will now offer NYS municipalities the prospect of reclaiming past monies owed to them by utilities plus the marked cost savings of an LED streetlight conversion.
February 20, 2017
TechAdvantage is the leading technology conference designed exclusively for electric cooperative professionals engaged in C-level, engineering, operations, IT, purchasing and supply, and marketing decision-making.
January 12, 2017
Installation is in progress and it is expected to reduce the Township's energy costs by 74%.
January 04, 2017
Installation of the new fixtures began December 21, 2016, and is expected to be complete mid-January.
November 24, 2016
LightSavers Canada presented the award during their National Summit in Toronto, on Friday, November 18, 2016.
November 09, 2016
Municipality Projected to Reduce Electrical Consumption by 67%
October 25, 2016
The new lighting system installation began the week of October 17 and will replace approximately 12,700 streetlights by spring 2017.
October 17, 2016
The LED retrofit is expected to reduce the municipality’s streetlight energy costs by 69%.
September 29, 2016
The 2016 Convention marks 80 years of serving municipal government.
September 26, 2016
Installation of the 799 new fixtures begins today.
September 15, 2016
The Municipality recently completed the installation of over 100 LED fixtures.
August 29, 2016
The LED streetlight retrofit means a 66% savings in energy and 80% savings in maintenance.
August 10, 2016
RealTerm Energy is excited to be an exhibitor at the 2016 Annual AMO Conference & Trade Show in Windsor, Ontario, on August 14 and 15, 2016.
July 21, 2016
Ground Aerial Maintenance Service Ltd, in partnership with RealTerm Energy, presented Big Brothers Big Sisters in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake with $18,000.00 in donations...
July 18, 2016
Rideau Lakes, ON – The Township of Rideau Lakes is moving forward with a major investment in energy-efficiency by upgrading its streetlight network to light-emitting diode (LED) technology.
June 06, 2016
Did you know that both municipal and utility streetlight inventories often significantly differ from what’s actually on the street, sometimes by up to 15%?
April 07, 2016
RealTerm Energy Corp. is pleased to announce two new senior level appointments.
April 01, 2016
More than 140 municipalities in Ontario have selected our turnkey program for their LED streetlight upgrades.
March 08, 2016
March 01, 2016
The LED streetlight installation is complete in the City of Niagara Falls.
February 01, 2016
The weekly newspaper reports on our LED streetlight conversion in the Town of Hawkesbury.
January 13, 2016
The London Free Press, London's daily newspaper with the largest circulation in Southwestern Ontario, reports on our LED streetlight upgrade in the City of London, ON.
December 09, 2015
Savings in municipal expenses and energy consumption are two clear reasons why the Municipality of Grenville-sur-la-Rouge is upgrading its streetlight network to light-emitting diode (LED) technology.
November 30, 2015
The Town of the Blue Mountains will soon benefit from improved lighting quality and significant energy efficiency and cost savings.
November 17, 2015
New Light-Emitting Diode (LED) street lighting will soon be implemented on the streets of Meaford.
November 09, 2015
Energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights will soon be making a big difference in the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan.
November 09, 2015
Installation is in progress in the Town of Wasaga Beach to upgrade the current street light system.
November 04, 2015
Starting Wednesday, November 4, the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley will begin upgrading its streetlight system to energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights.
November 02, 2015
The City of Kenora will soon benefit from improved lighting quality and significant energy efficiency and cost savings.
October 26, 2015
Soaring electricity costs and environmental stewardship are the main driving forces behind the Town of Petawawa’s move to energy-efficient light emitting diodes, currently underway.
October 22, 2015
Greater Napanee residents will soon start noticing improved lighting along streets and roads.
October 09, 2015
Installation of energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights has begun in the Ontario Municipality of Orangeville.
October 09, 2015
A smart, energy-efficient initiative begins this week in the Township of Laurentian Valley.
October 08, 2015
Improved energy efficiency and cost savings are high priorities for the Township of Minden Hills in Haliburton County.
October 02, 2015
CALEDON, ON – Phase 1 of an LED streetlight project is underway in Caledon.
October 01, 2015
RealTerm Energy is proud to serve the Township of Assiginack by upgrading its streetlights to energy-efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs).
September 29, 2015
The Town of Hanover is upgrading its streetlight system to energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights to reduce energy costs and provide a smarter environmental option.
September 22, 2015
Niagara Falls residents are about to see improved street lighting at night while the City saves money in an energy-efficient upgrade to light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights.
September 21, 2015
Yorkregion.com, the community website serving residents and businesses of York Region, reports our upcoming LED streetlight upgrade in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
August 27, 2015
The Town of Gravenhurst and RealTerm Energy are pleased to announce their partnership to upgrade existing streetlights in the community to energy-efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs).
August 24, 2015
Energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights will soon be reducing streetlight electricity consumption by 66% in the Town of Grand Valley.
August 21, 2015
The City of Niagara Falls, the host of this year’s AMO Conference, became our 100th Municipality to upgrade to LED street lighting.
July 28, 2015
Georgina residents are about to see things in a new light, literally.
July 13, 2015
Starting on Monday, July 13, Barrie’s future gets a little greener, as the City begins converting streetlights to LED (light-emitting diodes).
July 06, 2015
Timmins residents will soon start noticing improved lighting along streets and roads.
June 22, 2015
Timmins Press Reports on The City of Timmins' decision to upgrade to LED streetlights.
June 15, 2015
Soaring electricity prices led The Nation Municipality to upgrade to energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights.
June 09, 2015
Simcoe County News (simcoe.com) is reporting on the upcoming LED streetlight conversion in the City of Barrie.
June 03, 2015
The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is upgrading its streetlight system to energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights.
April 30, 2015
Recently installed Decorative LED Streetlights are shining bright in Southwest Middlesex's main street.
April 28, 2015
Installation is in progress in Powassan, Ontario to upgrade the current streetlight system to light emitting diodes (LED).
April 06, 2015
Escalating maintenance costs associated with an aging infrastructure and a constant search for more innovative, energy-efficient programs prompted the Township of Hamilton to upgrade to new light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights.
March 19, 2015
Niagara This Week, Canada's largest community newspaper, features the partnership between RealTerm Energy and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
March 16, 2015
The Lakefield Herald, a weekly community newspaper in Lakefield, Ontario, is reporting on the recent LED streetlight installation in Douro-Dummer.
March 09, 2015
Improved energy efficiency and cost savings are two of the main driving forces behind Niagara-on-the-Lake’s move to light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights.
March 04, 2015
New light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights will soon begin generating significant savings.
February 12, 2015
RealTerm Energy is being featured in the February issue of Public Sector Digest.
February 11, 2015
KINCARDINE, ON— Soaring electricity prices and an aging streetlight system led Kincardine to upgrade to energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights and reduce the use of energy for streetlights by an expected 63%.
February 11, 2015
Safety and 64% Cost Savings make it compelling to make the switch CRAMAHE, ON — A major eco-friendly initiative begins this week that will also deliver big municipal cost savings for Cramahe.
January 23, 2015
ARNPRIOR, ON — Arnprior Today, the local radio in Arnprior, Ontario, is reporting huge savings for the town thanks to its recent upgrade to LED lighting.
December 02, 2014
The City of Quinte West is making a major investment in energy-efficiency by upgrading its streetlight network to light-emitting diode (LED) technology that is expected to reduce the municipality’s streetlight electricity costs by 72%.
November 21, 2014
This collection of municipalities known for its maple tree-lined boulevards is preparing to see those roads in a whole new light as installation begins...
November 07, 2014
A shiny, strong and reliable new light pole stands over its "old friend" who is about to retire in Iroquois Falls, Ontario.
November 06, 2014
One picture can tell so much about upgrading to LED streetlights – especially when it’s a photometric calculation (left). The name sounds fancy, but its purpose is very simple: to show you what energy experts see...
October 28, 2014
Ice arenas, community pools, and other heavy-use indoor facilities are constantly busy! Great for city residents; an energy consumption issue for municipal leaders.
October 10, 2014
Pursuing multiple infrastructure projects at one time can be challenging for a town. But when a streetlight upgrade opportunity projected benefits in only its first year, the town of Minto...
September 24, 2014
The article gives detail on the energy and cost savings expected as a result of the LED streetlight upgrade
September 15, 2014
We’re making a big impression at the Illuminating Engineering Society Street and Area Lighting Conference (IES SALC) in Nashville, TN,
September 10, 2014
Read about RealTerm Energy in Quebec Municipal this week.
September 10, 2014
New light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights will soon be saving the Township of Chatsworth.
September 08, 2014
Savings in municipal expenses and energy costs are two clear reasons why Marathon is upgrading to light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights.
September 04, 2014
RealTerm Energy is excited to announce the installation of light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights in the Township of Schreiber in Ontario.
September 04, 2014
Light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights will be making a clear difference in this popular summer retreat.
August 28, 2014
Reducing annual town expenses and conserving energy are high priorities for the Town of Espanola in Ontario.
August 18, 2014
The event was a live display of 20 of London’s streetlights upgraded to light-emitting diodes (LED) along King and Waterloo streets in London.
August 17, 2014
RealTerm Energy is excited to be discussing energy efficiency and LED streetlights with Ontario.
August 06, 2014
More than 50 Ontario municipal leaders and energy experts have already confirmed they are attending Lighting Up London!
August 05, 2014
A decision by the Arnprior Town Council to upgrade its streetlight system to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is featured in Inside Ottawa Valley.
August 01, 2014
RealTerm Energy says thanks to the Kapuskasing Times for its coverage of this LED streetlight trend.
July 31, 2014
LED streetlight upgrades are energy efficient and reduce maintenance costs, but many towns are searching for a solution on how to finance an LED upgrade.
July 29, 2014
RealTerm Energy, in partnership with Poderco Renewable Energy, has successfully installed a 57 LED streetlight demonstration in Costa Rica.
July 25, 2014
You have to see it to believe it – LED streetlights down one side of the street and yesterday’s high pressure sodium bulbs down the other.
July 24, 2014
Upgrading 591 streetlights to energy-efficient, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in Blind River, Ontario made news on KFM radio, which serves Sudbury and North Bay, and also reports on news from Blind River.
July 23, 2014
Arnprior, ON – RealTerm Energy is proud to serve the town of Arnprior in the Ottawa region by upgrading its streetlights to energy-efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs).
July 23, 2014
The Addington Highlands project upgrades 148 streetlights and is expected to deliver a 65% reduction in the town's annual streetlight energy bills.
July 18, 2014
Three towns along Ontario’s Highway 11 are upgrading their streetlights to energy-efficient light emitting diodes (LED) this month.
July 17, 2014
The beauty of this Ontario township has a new accent at night with the upgrade of its streetlight system to light emitting diodes (LED).
July 10, 2014
Installation is in progress in Greenstone, Ontario to upgrade the current street light system to light emitting diode (LED) fixtures.
July 09, 2014
Installation begins the week of July 14, 2014 in Tweed, Ontario to upgrade the current street light system to light emitting diode (LED) fixtures.
May 28, 2014
A team from RealTerm Energy is excited to be attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference and Trade Show in Niagara Falls.
May 20, 2014
Corporate Knights Spring 2014 edition features RealTerm Energy's Kerry Wilson discussing financing options available to municipalities considering LED street light conversion.
May 01, 2014
Roads in Deseronto, Ontario are looking brighter at night following the recent community-wide change to light emitting diode (LED) street lights.
April 17, 2014
The City of Owen Sound selected Local Authority Services (LAS) and RealTerm Energy Corp. to design and upgrade its street lighting network to LEDs.
April 11, 2014
Regarded for her expertise and insight into LED street lighting in Canada, RealTerm Energy’s Michelle Hjort was engaged to share her knowledge.
March 07, 2014
RealTerm Energy’s Michelle Hjort joins an elite group of presenters and thought leaders at Road Lighting 2014, March 11-12 in Auckland, New Zealand.
February 25, 2013
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