Bordeaux Mayor Restores Nighttime Street Lighting Across City
Thomas Cazenave, the newly elected mayor of Bordeaux, fulfilled a key campaign promise on April 16, 2026, by restoring nighttime street lighting across all streets in the Port de la Lune area. This decision reverses previous energy-saving measures implemented in 2023 by former mayor Pierre Hurmic, who had extinguished approximately 57% of street lights between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. to cut costs and address the energy crisis. While Hurmic later made partial concessions in 2025 due to public security concerns, Cazenave has opted for full illumination to reassure residents. The initiative is estimated to cost between 300,000 and 400,000 euros annually, representing a 17% increase in the city's electricity consumption for public lighting. However, the administration argues that the measure will be financially sustainable. Deputy Mayor Véronique Juramy and Mayor Cazenave assert that the accelerated deployment of LED bulbs, with 2,000 light points converted annually, will triple energy efficiency rates. These savings are projected to offset the additional operational costs within two years, balancing public safety demands with ecological transition goals.
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Bordeaux Mayor Restores Nighttime Street Lighting Across City
Thomas Cazenave, the newly elected mayor of Bordeaux, fulfilled a key campaign promise on April 16, 2026, by restoring nighttime street lighting across all streets in the Port de la Lune area. This decision reverses previous energy-saving measures implemented in 2023 by former mayor Pierre Hurmic, who had extinguished approximately 57% of street lights between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. to cut costs and address the energy crisis. While Hurmic later made partial concessions in 2025 due to public security concerns, Cazenave has opted for full illumination to reassure residents. The initiative is estimated to cost between 300,000 and 400,000 euros annually, representing a 17% increase in the city's electricity consumption for public lighting. However, the administration argues that the measure will be financially sustainable. Deputy Mayor Véronique Juramy and Mayor Cazenave assert that the accelerated deployment of LED bulbs, with 2,000 light points converted annually, will triple energy efficiency rates. These savings are projected to offset the additional operational costs within two years, balancing public safety demands with ecological transition goals.
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