Federal regulations require all street light ballasts containing PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) to be removed by the end of 2025. As part of this work, in February of 2021, BC Hydro completed a retrofit of HPS lights to LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights in Qualicum Beach.
LED’s were selected because they use less energy, are more reliable, last longer, are more sustainable, and were the only option offered by BC Hydro.
In early 2021, a total of 550 BC Hydro lights attached to wooden utility poles were upgraded in Qualicum Beach.
