(KNZA )--New LED lighting will be installed in the Brown County Courthouse.

The County Commission Friday accepted a proposal from Jeanne’s Distribution, of Agency, Missouri, for project  in the amount of $16,688.

The quote includes disposal of the current ballast’s and bulbs and the installation new LED bulbs and sockets.

The Commission had also received a proposal from a representative of Yellow Blue Eco Tech for the installation of LED lighting.  

The Commission was told LED lights will result in a significant energy savings, are safer and last longer.