Virginia to implement streetlight changes, introduce ‘warm’ LEDs

Virginia is planning major changes to streetlights with a switch of thousands across the state to brighter LEDs. Though the change — due to be approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board Wednesday — is projected to save on energy use, it has also raised concerns about additional light pollution that could keep people up at night or impact wildlife. The proposed contract would require “warmer”-colored LEDs in many spots, rather than the extremely white light that has been considered or used in some places, meeting a request of the International Dark Sky Association.