In 2016, the City of Oshawa determined that it was prepared to undergo an upgrade of its streetlight system to energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights that would significantly reduce energy and maintenance costs, and provide a smarter, environmentally- friendly lighting system. The City also recognized that this would be an ideal project in which to collaborate with its utility, Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation (OPUC), to assist in the implementation.
