Transport for London (TfL) is to install energy busting LEDs at 3,500 traffic lights at around 300 junctions in the Capital.

The Mayor of London has announced that the LED technology involved can reduce electricity consumption and the associated CO2 emissions that cause climate change by a massive 60%.

These 300 new Light Emitting Diodes (LED) fitted junctions will save 600 tonnes of these emissions a year and around £200,000 in energy costs.

The bulbs will replace the existing bulbs at 3,500 traffic signal heads, each of which contain at least three bulbs.

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This introduction of LED traffic lights is the largest of its kind in the UK. TfL is seeking to stimulate the development of LED traffic signals and to encourage more manufacturers to join the market.

It is expected that there will be a greater take up across the UK as a result of TfL's commitment to introducing the lights in large numbers.

The new lights are part of the Mayor's efforts to reduce the Capital's CO2 emissions by a total of 60% by 2025.

Mr Johnson, said: "I've seen the future and it comprises these tip top energy busting traffic lights.

"Installing these eco-bulbs will cut the climate change emissions coming from London's galaxy of traffic lights by over half as well as save money from energy bills.

"We are pressing ahead to get many more of these illuminating orbs on to our streets to join a range of other energy zapping measures already saving us money such as solar powered bus stops and shelters."

(CD/BMcC)