Energy solutions provider Ameresco is running a street light pilot in the city of New Orleans. The pilot will integrate LED lights and smart city technology into the city’s infrastructure, enhancing energy efficiency and public safety.

For the pilot project, Ameresco will install and manage 56 existing city street light fixtures with LED equivalents with the support of its partners, Legacy Professional Services and AllStar Electric. The project’s scope includes Ubicquia UbiCell lighting management system (LMS) with 47 UbiCells and 16 Ubicquia UbiHub smart city devices and the TerraGo Smart City operations software platform to deploy and manage all assets.

The project will provide additional smart video analytics that allow the city to monitor pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle data via camera monitoring systems. According to Ameresco, these features will support increased public safety and ease of roll-out after the pilot project wraps up. They will be able to deploy in seconds and provide controls and analytics through the UbiVu intelligent asset management system.

“As the city continues to attract millions of visitors for major events, we need to enhance and improve our public resources to make sure our city is safe and accessible for all,” said Gilbert Montaño, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of New Orleans. “We hope this pilot programme, being installed adjacent to the Superdome, provides a blueprint for implementation across the city and allows us to provide valuable services like real-time vehicle and pedestrian analytics, and to monitor high traffic areas to maintain safety for our residents and visitors.”

“Smart cities are the cities of the future, and this pilot project will showcase how cities can implement smart solutions that boost energy efficiency and public safety,” said Louis Maltezos, President, Central & Western USA, Canada Regions, Ameresco. “We’re excited to work closely with the city of New Orleans and our partners to execute this innovative pilot project.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Ameresco on this project to support the city of New Orleans,” said Glenn DuBois, Vice President of Customer Experience for Ubicquia. “Our intelligent street light platforms allow the city to reduce the cost of operating street lights and provide additional situational awareness in key areas like Caesars Superdome.”