Lighting challenge on Camden housing land

In a sensible new initiative, residents are being asked to become switched on about the environment and tell the Council about lights they want switched off on Camden housing land.

The ‘Camden lighting challenge’ is designed to reduce energy bills and help the environment, by identifying communal lights on housing land which are left on at times of the day when they don’t need to be.

Residents can report lights they think should be switched off by calling 020 7974 6490, and leaving their name and contact details. The Council will then report back to tell them if anything can be done and if so what action is being taken.

Many lights on Camden property are controlled by timers so only come on when it gets dark, and some lights need to be left on all day in internal stairways and hallways. However, there are some lights that are left on all the time that should be turned off. This initiative should not only help the environment, but will also help the Council to save money on energy bills for the benefit of all residents.