CGE Energy completed a CGE Sustain project for the Garden City Downtown Development Authority. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for Garden City, Michigan residents by strengthening the downtown district, to benefit the greater Garden City community. The DDA looked into traditional bank loans and issuing a bond to upgrade their streetlights, but neither properly addressed their needs. With the CGE Sustain program, CGE Energy’s team was able to upgrade streetlights along Ford Road and Middlebelt Road to energy efficient LED, conserving over 50% of energy usage. CGE Energy also sourced new, custom designed lenses to replace the discontinued models. All ongoing maintenance and repair of the street lighting is also included in the program. With no upfront cost or new bond needed, Garden City’s utility bill is reduced each month, energy savings fully pay for the Sustain program, and the excess savings can be reinvested by the DDA to make further improvements within the district.