On the afternoon of November 29, 2017, the Shenzhen Legal Affairs Office organized a public legislative hearing to discuss the "Shenzhen City Lighting Management Measures (Draft for Comment)" (referred to as the "Measures"). A few days later, the office released a summary report detailing the key topics and discussions from the event.
**Landscape lighting should reflect local characteristics, while road lighting should be energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.**
The hearing focused on several critical issues:
1. Should the scope of landscape lighting be restricted? How can it be defined in a scientific and reasonable way? Should landscape lighting facilities be built "simultaneously with the main project" (the so-called "three simultaneous")? And how can this requirement be effectively implemented?
2. What measures can be taken to ensure that road lighting is energy-saving and eco-friendly?
Most participants at the hearing supported the idea of limiting the scope of landscape lighting and emphasizing local features. They pointed out that since Shenzhen has already issued and implemented the "Shenzhen Urban Lighting Special Plan," the scope of landscape lighting should be set in accordance with this plan.
They also welcomed the "three simultaneous" requirements, believing that they help prevent unnecessary construction and resource waste. However, they emphasized that successful implementation would require close coordination between planning, construction, and urban management departments.
As a modern city committed to green and low-carbon development, Shenzhen's road lighting must also focus on energy efficiency. With approximately 400,000 street lamps—of which 240,000 are energy-saving LED lamps and 160,000 are high-pressure sodium lamps—the city has already seen significant energy savings since the introduction of LED technology. Third-party testing showed an annual energy saving of over 50%.
During the hearing, participants proposed further improvements, such as promoting the use of IoT-enabled smart street lamps or xenon lamps to replace traditional high-pressure sodium lamps. Others suggested adopting the Energy Management Contract (EMC) model, which allows energy-saving projects to be funded through the cost savings generated by reduced energy use. This approach not only eases the financial burden on the government but also helps achieve environmental goals.
Additionally, some speakers recommended that authorities carefully manage the on/off times of street lamps to ensure public safety while minimizing light pollution.
What is the EMC model? It is a market-driven energy-saving mechanism where the cost of an energy-saving project is paid for using the energy cost savings generated. For example, if Party B invests in replacing regular street lamps with energy-saving ones, the electricity bill saved each month is used to offset the project’s costs.
Many of the suggestions made during the hearing were accepted and will be incorporated into the final version of the "Measures."
The new regulations will limit landscape lighting based on the guidelines of the "Special Plan." The "Measures" will define key areas such as important landmarks, major scenic corridors, and traffic hubs, and require that landscape lighting be installed in line with the plan’s specifications.
To ensure that these requirements are followed, the "Measures" will mandate that landscape lighting facilities in key areas be designed, constructed, and put into operation simultaneously with the main project.
Furthermore, the "Measures" will clarify that the "three simultaneous" requirements must be included in land transfer contracts. Developers will need to submit their lighting design plans to the relevant authorities for technical review before receiving construction permits.
In terms of road lighting, the Shenzhen Legal Affairs Office has agreed to implement energy-saving and eco-friendly measures. Chapter Four of the "Measures" includes a dedicated section on energy conservation and environmental protection. It requires the establishment of an intelligent control system for urban lighting, enabling precise switching and brightness adjustment. The chapter also encourages the adoption of new energy-saving technologies and equipment, along with public awareness campaigns and training programs to promote sustainable lighting practices.
This comprehensive approach aims to achieve both green and smart lighting across the city.
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