As local authorities work to upgrade their lighting infrastructure, they prioritise energy efficiency, cost management, and adherence to regulations.
One often-overlooked but critical factor in this process is the use of charge codes – uniquely numerical identifiers assigned to lighting products, primarily used for unmetered electricity supplies. Partnering with a lighting manufacturer that provides charge-coded products, such as LUG Lighting UK, brings significant advantages to local authorities looking to enhance their public lighting efficiently and sustainably.
Charge codes are used for street lighting, bollards, and other unmetered electrical installations. Issued by the Energy Networks Association (ENA), these codes allow Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to calculate energy consumption accurately, ensuring that local authorities are billed fairly and transparently.
Another significant advantage is regulatory compliance and faster approvals. Many DNOs require charge codes before allowing new lighting installations to connect to the grid. LUG’s charge-coded products streamline this process, reducing delays and administrative burdens for local authorities, allowing them to implement projects more swiftly and efficiently.
Furthermore, charge-coded, energy-efficient LED lighting plays a crucial role in supporting local authorities’ net-zero and sustainability goals. By adopting LUG’s innovative solutions, councils can significantly reduce their carbon footprint and operational costs while ensuring their public spaces remain well-lit and safe.
LUG not only offer a wide range of charge-coded, high-performance lighting solutions but have also been recognised for their commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Recently awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Award, LUG ranks among the top 1% of companies globally in environmental, ethical, and supply chain sustainability practices.
As councils across the UK push towards smarter, more sustainable cities, working with a charge-code-approved, EcoVadis Platinum-rated manufacturer like LUG Lighting offers a clear pathway to cost-effective, compliant, and environmentally responsible lighting solutions.
Peter Cottrell, Business Development Manager, LUG Lighting UK says, “Lighting manufacturers wanting to enter into business with local authorities are required to have a broad range of products with versatility in lumen packages and optics, robust warranties, recyclability, and most of all they have to invest in having products charge coded so they can be measured for consumption. It’s a step that LUG have made for the future to ensure local authorities can partner with a trusted manufacturer.”
By choosing LUG, local authorities gain a reliable partner dedicated to energy efficiency, sustainability, and seamless project execution – ensuring that public lighting not only meets today’s needs but also supports a more sustainable tomorrow.
