Micanopy’s New LED Streetlights Generate Mixed Reactions

As a result of a partnership with Duke Energy, 123 4000 Kelvin light-emitting diode streetlights now light Micanopy's roads. The new streetlights replaced all existing high-pressure sodium amber lights that the town rented.

Following a light sample test and evaluation, Micanopy’s planning board recommended the town transition to LED lights. The new LEDs were installed at no cost on existing light poles. But not all of Micanopy’s residents were satisfied with the town’s lighting change. According to a petition, unshielded LED lights pose a danger to nighttime beauty and native wildlife.