Fundación Iberdrola España and the Valladolid City Council promote the renovation of the exterior ornamental lighting of the Casa Consistorial

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Fundación Iberdrola España and the Valladolid City Council promote the renovation of the exterior ornamental lighting of the Casa Consistorial

  • The Mayor of Valladolid, Jesús Julio Carnero, and the President of Fundación Iberdrola España, Jaime Alfonsín, have signed an agreement that includes an initial investment of 150,000 euros for the comprehensive renovation of lighting fixtures and cabling—funded entirely by the Foundation—reinforcing both institutions’ commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency and the enhancement of the city’s historical heritage
  • This initiative, part of the celebration of Iberdrola’s 125th anniversary, will enhance the beauty of this emblematic landmark through state‑of‑the‑art lighting that will also reduce energy consumption
  • Valladolid strengthens its leadership in sustainability and energy efficiency with the new lighting of the Casa Consistorial, aligned with the “Misión 2030” seal and the successful “Ríos de Luz” lighting project

The Mayor of Valladolid, Jesús Julio Carnero, and the President of Fundación Iberdrola España, Jaime Alfonsín, signed the collaboration agreement this morning, in the presence of Miguel Calvo, Iberdrola’s delegate in Castilla y León, to provide the Casa Consistorial—one of the city’s most iconic buildings—with new exterior ornamental lighting, involving a full renovation of fixtures and cabling.

This initiative, framed within Iberdrola’s 125th anniversary celebrations, entails an initial investment of 150,000 euros to be fully covered by the Foundation. It will highlight the architectural beauty of the building through a next‑generation lighting system designed to illuminate its most representative architectural features, while improving energy efficiency and reducing electricity consumption, further reinforcing both institutions’ commitment to sustainability.

For Jaime Alfonsín, President of Fundación Iberdrola España, “the new lighting of Valladolid’s Casa Consistorial symbolizes the Foundation’s commitment to the city and to Castilla y León and reinforces our vocation to enhance historical and cultural heritage through innovation and sustainability, especially in the year we celebrate Iberdrola’s 125th anniversary.”

Mayor Jesús Julio Carnero stressed that “this lighting project, integrated into the ‘Valladolid, Ríos de Luz’ programme that positioned the city as an international benchmark in urban lighting, is part of Valladolid’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability, in line with the ‘Misión 2030’ seal for a smart and climate‑neutral city. All of this, coordinated with the City Council’s Innovation and Economic Development Agency and the Public Lighting Centre, continues major projects such as the new exterior ornamental lighting of the Academia de Caballería unveiled last 13 November and the Casa Mantilla renovation completed later that same month.”

The new lighting will use different types of projectors with varied optics, characterized by warm light (2700–3000K) and high colour rendering. Anti‑glare accessories will also be incorporated to ensure a high‑quality intervention. The project, scheduled for completion in the first half of 2026, will represent a milestone in the sustainable transformation of the historic centre.

With this agreement, Fundación Iberdrola España and the Valladolid City Council not only advance in the modernization and energy efficiency of this emblematic building, but also strengthen their shared commitment to innovation and to the enhancement of the city’s historical and cultural heritage.

Origin and history

The current Valladolid City Hall building, inaugurated in 1908, is a beaux‑arts structure with Renaissance inspiration. It presides over the Plaza Mayor with its striking red‑brick and white‑stone façade, crowned by a central clock tower. Designed by architect Enrique María Repullés y Vargas, it combines classical and modern elements and has become one of the city’s most recognizable symbols.

A long‑running route: Ríos de Luz

“Ríos de Luz,” launched at the end of 2010, is a lighting route showcasing the city’s main monuments and urban spaces. It creates a vibrant trail that blends artistic, cultural and tourist appeal with the city’s social, commercial and gastronomic life. Since its inception, the initiative has transformed Valladolid’s nightscape and established the city as a benchmark for cultural night tourism, backed by numerous national and international awards.

It has become a strategic tool for promoting heritage, boosting the local economy and strengthening the city’s identity, offering both guided tours and a self‑guided route that integrates lighting with commercial, cultural and gastronomic areas. Its benefits include enhanced heritage presentation, support for local business, improved urban coherence and significantly increased safety—all accomplished with high energy efficiency thanks to LED technology.

The project fosters a strong collective sense of pride and belonging and has contributed to Valladolid’s national and international visibility, as reflected on its website www.valladolidriosdeluz.com and in its mobile application “Ríos de Luz.”

Care, conservation and enhancement of heritage

One of Fundación Iberdrola España’s main areas of activity is the care, conservation and enhancement of historical and artistic heritage. Since 2011, the Foundation’s Lighting Programme has allocated more than 3 million euros to improve over 40 monuments across the country. Among its most notable projects are: the exterior lighting of Ávila Cathedral, the interior lighting of Palencia Cathedral, the New Cathedral of Salamanca, the Church of San Hipólito el Real in Palencia, the Church of San Pedro Ad Vincula in Salamanca, the quadruple lock of the Canal de Castilla, the Basilica of San Juan de Baños—considered the oldest standing church in Spain and the Academia de Caballería in Valladolid.

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