Street Light Services
The city owns the majority of the light fixtures within the public right-of-way and maintains or replaces these lights. The city is also responsible for electrical costs associated with these lights.
The city's street light system includes lighting owned by the city as well as lights leased from Xcel Energy.
What is the street light utility charge on my utility bill?
Your utility bill contains a charge for operating/maintaining a street lighting system throughout the community in support of safe vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
What should I do if a light is not working or is damaged?
Contact the public works department if you see a street light that is out or not working or a damaged pole. We will notify Xcel Energy if the light is theirs and work with them to have the problem resolved.
Public works department:651-490-4650
Does Shoreview use LED technology?
The city handles approximately 700 street lights. Most of our lights have high-pressure sodium bulbs but some older ones have mercury vapor bulbs. Each year, the city works to replace outdated street lights with new LED fixtures. These LED fixtures are:
- More efficient
- Directs light better
- Cuts wasteful light pollution caused by undirected light