Interesting to see the differences in street lamps across the country.
Here in FL, they are usually mounted to the wooden utility poles used by the electric company, and are wired off the transformers that supply service to the house. We actually had a light installed on our utility pole aimed at our driveway. We live in a heavily wooded and secluded area with limerock roads, and consequently, no reflectors or concrete light posts. The electric company only charged us $70 to come out, and install the fixture they provided, and they are responsible for the maintenance of the bulb/ballast. It only costs us $5/month extra on our electric bill.
I wouldn't want one in the backyard, though. A house on the next street over had the electric company install an additional utility pole w/ lamp in his backyard. I have no idea what they charged in his case, for the wire, pole, and time, and would not want that big eyesore with the really long hanging wire in my backyard.
The work on the pool looks great. That pebble tec really makes it look special. The rest of the work being done in the backyard looks awesome as well.
