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Residents' perceptions following retrofitting of residential area outdoor lighting with LEDs

Kuhn, Linda LU ; Johansson, Maria LU orcid ; Laike, Thorbjörn LU and Goven, T. (2013) In Lighting Research and Technology 45(5). p.568-584
Abstract
The use of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in outdoor lighting has energy-saving potential, but users' responses to this light source are largely unknown. An intervention study in two residential areas compared conventional lighting installations (high pressure sodium in Area 1 and high pressure mercury in Area 2) to a retrofitted LED-alternative regarding residents' perceptions of quality of light, visual accessibility and danger. Moreover, energy use was calculated. Residents' (N=60) visual accessibility improved and perceived danger remained low in both areas after retrofitting. In Area 2 the perceived quality of light increased, whereas in Area 1 the results were mixed. The retrofitted application reduced energy use by 41-76% and might be... (More)
The use of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in outdoor lighting has energy-saving potential, but users' responses to this light source are largely unknown. An intervention study in two residential areas compared conventional lighting installations (high pressure sodium in Area 1 and high pressure mercury in Area 2) to a retrofitted LED-alternative regarding residents' perceptions of quality of light, visual accessibility and danger. Moreover, energy use was calculated. Residents' (N=60) visual accessibility improved and perceived danger remained low in both areas after retrofitting. In Area 2 the perceived quality of light increased, whereas in Area 1 the results were mixed. The retrofitted application reduced energy use by 41-76% and might be a feasible alternative to conventional outdoor lighting in relatively safe areas. (Less)
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  abstract     = {{The use of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in outdoor lighting has energy-saving potential, but users' responses to this light source are largely unknown. An intervention study in two residential areas compared conventional lighting installations (high pressure sodium in Area 1 and high pressure mercury in Area 2) to a retrofitted LED-alternative regarding residents' perceptions of quality of light, visual accessibility and danger. Moreover, energy use was calculated. Residents' (N=60) visual accessibility improved and perceived danger remained low in both areas after retrofitting. In Area 2 the perceived quality of light increased, whereas in Area 1 the results were mixed. The retrofitted application reduced energy use by 41-76% and might be a feasible alternative to conventional outdoor lighting in relatively safe areas.}},
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  series       = {{Lighting Research and Technology}},
  title        = {{Residents' perceptions following retrofitting of residential area outdoor lighting with LEDs}},
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  doi          = {{10.1177/1477153512464968}},
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