Find the tools to make responsible lighting simple.
These resources can help your business improve outdoor lighting, save money, reduce artificial light at night and create a safer, more sustainable nighttime environment.
Responsible lighting doesn't mean turning off all your lights; it means using the right light, in the right place, at the right time.
Simple changes can lower energy costs, improve nighttime visibility, demonstrate environmental leadership, and reduce impacts on birds, other wildlife, and your community.
BEFORE
5000K LED and High Pressure Sodium Lighting
AFTER
1800K LED Lighting
Village Hall and Fire Station, Ontario WI; 75% reduction in energy use & 90% less light pollution Credit: Scott Lind, Kickapoo Valley Dark Sky Initiave
Resources
Rebates
If you are planning to replace lighting, or add better controls, reach out to Focus on Energy to ensure you receive a rebate for your project
Photo by Andrew Carr CC BY-NC-ND
Choosing New Lighting
More and more responsible lighting options are becoming available, from low Kelvin (warmer colored) bulbs to shielded, DarkSky Approved Fixtures.
Explore the list of available bulbs available in store, compiled by Kickapoo Valley Dark Sky Initiative, and the available fixtures approved by DarkSky International
Photo by Matthew (purplemattfish) CC
Did You Know?
Switching to LEDs doesn't automatically reduce light pollution
While LEDs are more energy efficient, using overly bright fixtures or cool, blue-rich LEDs can increase skyglow and impacts on wildlife. Choosing warm-colored, fully shielded fixtures is just as important as choosing efficient ones.
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