This from NY 1:

The Brooklyn Bridge’s necklace lights will soon be replaced with energy-efficient bulbs in an effort by the city to reduce carbon emissions.

The project is one of 132 short term initiatives announced by the city, aimed at reducing the city’s carbon footprint by 30 percent within the next ten years.

“We are not just planning something for the future, we are starting it and we are demonstrating that we can do something about it short term,” said Mayor Michael Bloomberg. “And, you know, if you do a little bit each day after a period, you will look back and you will be shocked at just how far you have come.”

Other projects include putting energy efficient bulbs in 25,000 street lights and replacing police and fire emergency response vehicles with new hybrid SUVs.