The Eastern Electricity Distribution Company (Edeeste) allocated RD$57,027,508.44 in the first quarter of 2026 to modernize public lighting. This action directly aims to strengthen public safety and road security in its concession area, responding to community demands.
The works included the installation of 793 new streetlights, the normalization of 3,366, and the replacement of 1,666, totaling 9,481 intervened streetlights. These improvements benefit hundreds of families in areas where adequate lighting prevents incidents and facilitates nighttime mobility.
Energy efficiency as a complementary priority
In addition, Edeeste corrected 3,656 streetlights that remained on during the day, promoting responsible energy use. This initiative optimizes the system and reduces costs, aligning with regional trends that highlight public lighting as a key tool for public safety and road security.
Impact in key provinces of the eastern region
The interventions covered Santo Domingo Este, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Boca Chica, La Altagracia, Santo Domingo Norte, Distrito Nacional, Hato Mayor, Monte Plata, El Seibo, and San Antonio de Guerra. Strategic points with high lighting needs were prioritized.
Public safety and road security backed by international evidence
Experts in Latin America agree that adequate public lighting deters crimes by improving visibility and promoting natural surveillance. Studies in US cities show reductions of 25% to 30% in crime rates after lighting improvements. In similar contexts, the transition to LED reduces vandalism and road accidents, as analysts from the Inter-American Development Bank point out.
- Crime deterrence through increased visibility.
- Improved perception of safety among residents.
- Energy savings with modern technologies like LED.
Historically, Edeeste has prioritized community responses, and this investment reaffirms its role in local well-being. Public safety and road security gain ground with these measures, which avoid dark environments conducive to thefts and collisions.
In the Dominican Republic, where nighttime crime worries, actions like those of Edeeste mark a concrete advance. The company maintains its commitment to initiatives that elevate the quality of life, integrating efficiency and prevention.
Public safety and road security are thus strengthened in the eastern part of the country, with tangible benefits for thousands of Dominicans.
