TANKO STREETLIGHTING, INC.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Tanko Streetlighting, Inc., doing business as Tanko Lighting, is a privately held corporation founded in 2003 with the mission to enhance energy efficiency within street lighting systems. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, the company has grown from being a green manufacturer of refurbished high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures to a comprehensive technology-driven service provider. Tanko Lighting delivers full-service solutions encompassing design/build services, product procurement, engineering/technical support, and project management, focusing on turn-key implementations of energy-efficient street lighting. The company is licensed as an electrical contractor in California and Arizona, certified by the Massachusetts Division of Capital Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), recognized as a Qualified Vendor with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, and registered as an Energy Services Company (ESCO) with the U.S. Department of Energy. Founded by Jason Tanko, who combines a background as an electrical engineer and MBA graduate with entrepreneurial expertise, the company has evolved into providing no upfront-cost turn-key streetlight conversion projects that utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and low-interest financing models. These projects are often supported by ARRA-related funding, contributing to substantial cost savings for municipalities while promoting environmental stewardship. Tanko Lighting remains committed to the triple bottom line—People, Planet, Profit—and prides itself as a learning organization, continuously exploring new opportunities in energy-efficient lighting solutions. Through its product-neutral approach and collaboration with major LED manufacturers, Tanko Lighting ensures tailored solutions that meet specific municipal needs.