Energy of light
As City Council and Mayor Nutter weigh the benefits and disadvantages of LED signage in Philadelphia. A new report released, as the Society Created to Reduce Urban Blight reports, finds the digital signs — aside from being potentially distracting to drivers — require significant energy. As much as is needed to run 30 homes.
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