Case Study: City of Hillsboro saves over $500,000 a year with McKinstry’s adaptive dimming and advanced lighting controls

Oregon’s Fifth-Largest City Uses Adaptive Dimming and Advanced Lighting Controls to Save Over $500,000 Per Year

The City of Hillsboro faced the challenge of uniformly optimizing its city-wide lighting, which consisted of a complex mix of fixture ownership types and inefficient High-Pressure Sodium technology. Partnering with McKinstry through an Energy Savings Performance Contract, the city sought a cost-neutral solution to improve energy efficiency, enhance safety, and correct inaccurate utility inventory.

McKinstry implemented a multi-phase project, converting 8,100 fixtures to high-performing LEDs and integrating an advanced wireless control network. This solution utilized adaptive dimming and trimming strategies, reducing energy use by 70% during late-night hours. The project, supported by significant incentives secured by McKinstry, saves the city over $500,000 and 2.1 million kWh annually, while reducing carbon emissions by 1.8 million pounds.

City of Hillsboro

Steve Callaway

Mayor