Jennifer Malone, Director of Public Relations
Drake State Community & Technical College will soon have a new outdoor LED lighting system thanks to a $27,628 donation through the efforts of state Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville and Rep. Laura Hall, D-Huntsville.
“A well-designed LED lighting system can provide both safety and financial benefits for the campus, and a student’s experience cannot be successful without safety,” said Bruce Bulluck, Drake State director of operations. LED, or light emitting diode, is a lighting technology which is more energy efficient and less expensive to operate and maintain than conventional lights.
LED lights also appear brighter and distribute light more evenly. These characteristics make LED lights the perfect choice for college campuses.
The donation came from TVA funds made available to state legislators to spend at their discretion.
“We truly appreciate Sen. Givhan and Rep. Hall recognizing the importance of campus safety and helping us invest in Drake State for the benefit of our students and employees,” said Dr. Patricia Sims, Drake State President.