Lighting is going to be the main element within my project if accepted, therefore I must consider a number of things apart from aesthetics, including energy efficiency. The current lighting system is not efficient at all since it still uses old filament bulbs which were installed in the 90's and have never been updated to the latest technologies. This not only makes the space look aesthetically unpleasing but also raises electricity bills for the village since old filaments are known for wasting more energy. Below are some points from multiple sources regarding this issue:
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