Dolores hears complaints about new LED street lamps

Some residents of the US town of Dolores say new LED bulbs being installed in streetlights have bright white color and in some cases shine into homes.

Town streetlights are managed by Empire Electric Association. So far, eight of the town’s 100 streetlights in Dolores have been switched to the new LED fixtures.

The new lights cast a whiter color, compared with the orange/yellow glow of previous bulbs.

The change triggered complaints from several residents, and the town has halted the switch to the new lights to work on solutions, Charles said, noting that some residents have expressed support for the LED lights.