July 29, 2014

The lights on Broadway are shining brighter!

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts, in partnership with the Energy Trust of Oregon, is making Portland dazzle –with quality, energy-efficient lighting.

Last week, 7,642 light bulbs were changed outside the Newmark, Brunish, and Winningstad Theaters, and the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – including our iconic Portland sign on SW Broadway. 

Old, energy-draining bulbs were replaced with long lasting, energy-efficient LED bulbs that have at least 5 year lifespans - saving 186,000 kilowatt hours.  That’s enough energy to power 16 households!  Portland’5 will also save a lot of money – more than $18,000 annually.

Nick is proud to serve as Council liaison for Portland’5, the 5^th largest performing arts center in the nation. Each year, they bring over 1,000 performances, lectures, – and now, sustainable lighting - to Portland in some of our most iconic buildings. 

Portland's arts center replaces 7,642 light bulbs to save energy, dollars

David Stabler in The Oregonian

Photo courtesy of The Oregonian.