Summary
JCP&L installed harsh 4000K LED streetlights that lit up bedrooms like stadium lights. The utility now agrees to swap in warmer 3000K fixtures; council wants to see what's being installed before signing off.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 14, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Mayor Panto says switching to lower-wattage lights will save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars over time.
Residents whose homes were blasted by harsh light, and dark-sky advocates downtown.
Residents near current fixtures endured severe light intrusion pending replacement.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Oct 28, 2026
Council approved three sample lower-wattage Met-Ed LED streetlights after complaints that new downtown replacements were blindingly bright. Mayor Panto noted the switch to lower color temperature will also save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars over time.
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
After months of back-and-forth, Met-Ed agreed to install three LED samples at different brightness levels before rolling new streetlights out citywide — a win pushed by Councilwoman Rose.
City Council - Oct 14, 2026
JCP&L installed harsh 4000K LED streetlights that lit up bedrooms like stadium lights. The utility now agrees to swap in warmer 3000K fixtures; council wants to see what's being installed before signing off.
City Council - Apr 8, 2026
Council approved an agreement with Met-Ed to replace existing streetlights with energy-efficient LED fixtures, reducing energy costs.
Easton halts Met-Ed light conversion to resolve wattage issues
Easton halts Met-Ed light conversion to resolve wattage issues Lehigh Valley Public Media
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