June 19, 2003

PSE&G set to begin Rahway streetlight relamping

Rahway – Mayor James J. Kennedy announced that Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) Company is scheduled to conduct a group-relamping of the city’s streetlights this summer.

In group-relamping, all of the streetlight bulbs in a given area are replaced at the same time, rather than replacing individual bulbs as they burn out.  Photocells that sense existing light and turn electric lights on when natural light levels are low (evening); and off when light levels are higher (daybreak) are also tested. PSE&G will replace missing cover plates at the base of the poles.

“We appreciate PSE&G’s commitment to be our partner to brighten our neighborhoods, business districts, and open spaces. This is a good example of the public and private sector working together to improve the quality of life for their customers and our citizens,” said Kennedy.

“Group relamping allows PSE&G to more easily forecast the streetlight’s life expectancy and its replacement and labor costs,” said PSE&G Electric Distribution Manager Robert Kirk.  “PSE&G can manage its response time more efficiently, forecast maintenance and improve our material purchasing with the group relamping process.”

Customers can play an important and supportive role in PSE&G’s efforts to maintain a high level of lighting.

“When customers identify a street light outage, they may call (800) 436-7734, or visit our website at www.pseg.com, click on ‘For your Town or City’ and then ‘Report a Streetlight Outage,’” said PSE&G Public Affairs Manager Richard Dwyer.  “Customers should provide the following information: pole number (if available), address directly behind the pole, the nearest street intersection, and the physical condition of the light and the fixture.”