OLD ORCHARD BEACH  — Lighting fixtures at the Old Ocrhard Beach Town Hall will soon be replaced with more efficient LED fixtures.

The Old Orchard Beach Town Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to approve $6,700 to replace recessed light fixtures at Town Hall with new LED fixtures.

Town officials say that the current fixtures are outdated and the LED fixtures will be more efficient and cost effective.

“We literally can’t find bulbs to replace many of the fixtures here at town hall these days,” said Town Manager Larry Mead at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting.

The town obtained three quotes for the project and chose the lowest priced proposal.

The project will entail replacing up to 96 recessed lights and 11 Exit signs, according to town documents.

Mead said the town is looking into the possibility of any rebates available for energy efficient lighting.

The light-emitting diode, commonly known as LED, is one of the most energy-efficient and rapid developing lighting technologies, according to information from the United States Department of Energy website.

According to officials at the U.S. Department of Energy, a good quality LED light bulb will last longer and be more durable than other types of lighting, and will produce comparable or better light.

— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 325 or egotthelf@journaltribune.com.