In the recent period, the cities of Otočac, Supetar and Omiš and the municipalities of Seget, Kumrovec and Karojba have decided to switch to LED street lights.
The government has granted their respective requests for loans for this purpose.
All but Kumrovec have taken loans from the Croatian Bank for the Reconstruction and Development and Kumrovec has been given a loan by the Croatian Postal Bank (HPB).
The highest loan, of HRK 15.7 million (approximately €2 million), has been granted to Omiš.
The new lighting systems will reduce the emission of harmful gasses.
In addition, electricity bills will be lower. For instance, the city of Otočac expects annual savings in the amount of approximately €100,000.