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We provide municipalities with turn-key services that seamlessly guide them through streetlight ownership, system upgrades, and ongoing maintenance services.

City of Tustin, CA

"Tanko Lighting was the right partner to assist us with the acquisition process and LED conversion. 

They effectively managed the project to alleviate burden from staff and performed their services exceptionally well. As a result, the City is very happy with the final product of this project.”

- Stacey Cuevas, Public Works Manager

Town of Dracut, MA

"Any concerns I had with Tanko’s ability to perform their duties because they are based out of California were quickly eliminated through their ability to effectively work with multiple vendors.”

- James A. Duggan, Town Manager

City of La Puente, CA

"When unique requests were needed, Tanko responded in an effective way."

— John Di Mario Director of Development Services

Town of Webster, MA

"A member of Tanko Lighting team was always very responsive to any of our needs. They managed the project very well, allowing me to take a hands-off approach and not worry if the project was progressing."

 - Doug Willardson, Town Administrator

​​Our services are proven on 984,000+ streetlights nationwide. 

Fieldwork
System Takeover
Strategic Planning
System Upgrades
Maintenance Services
Fieldwork

GIS Field Audit

Our in-house field auditor team delivers GIS audits that generate a detailed streetlight inventory based on a “boots on the ground” pole-by-pole in-field inspection and collection of 30+ data points per fixture.

Condition Assessment

Our in-house field auditor team provides on-site assessments to evaluate streetlight conditions and identify potential safety risks.

Billing Inventory Records Review

We reconcile data when field conditions vary from municipality and utility-provided records.

In-Field Light Measurements

We conduct in-field (pole-by-pole) photopic, scotopic, and illuminance light measurements using our in-house field auditors to determine fixture performance.

Outage Inspection

We offer nighttime inspections to identify any streetlight outages and help keep your community safe, visible, and well-maintained.

Pole Inspection

We utilize our team of in-house professional auditors to characterize and prioritize the maintenance needs of each pole in the system and identify any potential hazards.

Utility Reimbursement Analysis

 We review historic streetlight utility bills, identify any incorrect charges, and work with the utility to ensure credits are issued.

System Takeover

Feasibility Analysis

We analyze the costs and benefits of streetlight ownership projects to determine their feasibility prior to commencing a project.

Utility Negotiation

We advise municipalities through the potentially complex negotiation process of purchasing streetlights from local utilities, ensuring fair and well-informed terms.

Financing Options

We research financing options and enable clients to utilize project savings, resulting in zero out-of-pocket costs.

Ownership Support

We assist municipalities with the purchase of their streetlights from the local utility, ensuring an equitable purchase of the system.

Appraisal and Valuation

We provide comprehensive streetlight appraisals using in-field data, historical records, and utility system details to deliver accurate and defensible valuations.

Strategic Planning

Master Plan

We develop comprehensive specifications and standards that outline both daily operations and long-term policies to formalize processes and guide system development as communities expand.

Financing Options

We research financing options and enable clients to utilize project savings, resulting in zero out-of-pocket costs.

Lighting Deficiency Analysis

We offer an analysis of your streetlight system to identify coverage gaps and provide a cost assessment for any recommended additional streetlighting.

Feasibility Analysis

We analyze the costs and benefits of streetlight projects to determine their feasibility prior to commencing a project.

System Upgrades

Photometric Renderings

We provide photometric data for both existing and recommended fixtures.

Custom Decorative Design

We appeal to the traditional aesthetics of decorative fixtures by utilizing a custom design approach.

Smart City Technologies

We are well-versed in photocell controls and smart control systems and take a pragmatic approach to ensure that whatever products we recommend meet clients’ goals.

Procurement Assistance

We specify high quality, energy efficient products, meeting client needs – regardless of brand – and review the contract and product submittals to ensure the correct material is being procured.

Installation Management

We develop GIS installation maps, manage installers, facilitate progress meetings, provide interactive maps for clients to track progress, coordinate commissioning, submit rate changes to the utility, and provide final reporting and GIS files.

Feasibility Analysis

We analyze the costs and benefits of streetlight projects to determine their feasibility prior to commencing a project.

Detailed Design

Our team provides neighborhood-level designs to optimize the entire streetlight system.

Pole Tag System

We work with municipalities to develop and implement a comprehensive pole tag system, and specify materials and a system-wide numbering structure.

Materials and Installation Bid Coordination

We draft specifications, qualifications, scopes of work, and supporting materials for clients’ installation/materials bids and assist with evaluation and selection.

Community Notification

We coordinate with clients’ existing media platforms to help develop a community outreach plan to inform residents and business owners of project details.

Financing Options

We research financing options and enable clients to utilize project savings, resulting in zero out-of-pocket costs.

Maintenance Services

Strategic Planning

We conduct needs assessments, review best practices, determine clients’ system goals, and develop short and long-term maintenance strategies.

Full Service Maintenance (Routine and Emergency)

We dispatch and manage installers, facilitate progress meetings, provide interactive maps for clients to track progress, review contractor invoices, and assist with client insurance claims (for knockdowns).

Maintenance Bid Coordination

We draft specifications, qualifications, scopes of work, and supporting materials for clients’ maintenance bids and assist with evaluation and selection.

Call Center/Online Reporting Coordination

We offer a call center and online reporting to allow outage reports to be submitted 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Contact an Energy Advisor Today for a Free Consultation!

Our professional Energy Advisors have extensive experience working with municipalities across the nation 

and are available to assist your community with its streetlighting needs.

Contact Us

220 Bayshore Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94124

E: EnergyAdvisor@tankolighting.com


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