Choose the Right Light for the Job

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Proper lighting is critical for outdoor applications, particularly at night for the safety of residential communities, roadway travel and commerce, and recreational activities. Using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for outdoor applications is a widely discussed topic in recent news.

Cities must consider the impacts of cost, efficacy, and lifetime costs before implementing new outdoor lighting systems. While it is important to focus on quality outdoor lighting, it is also critical to note that outdoor lighting— specifically LEDs—is not a one-size-fits-all subject.

When outdoor lighting equipment is proposed and installed, designers must consider the control of light as well as visual acuity and safety. LED products and technologies are made with careful measurement and analysis of data, with regards to energy efficiency, light distribution, glare control, costs, maintenance, and color.

As with any installation, potential issues with light trespass, glare, or other unwanted attributes can be better mitigated with LEDs than with incumbent traditional lighting due to design flexibility, controllability, and proper selection of LEDs for the best physical and visual characteristics for each application.

Light trespass in the home may be solved if the outdoor light can be directed downwards and shielded. Street lights can also be dimmed using control systems or motion sensors.

LED systems are the most sustainable and economical choice for highways and roadways, airports, public and commercial places, parking lots, pedestrian paths, and more. [Insert personalized story about your successes in any of these applications or others]

The right light in the right place and situation can positively impact public safety and livability while offering energy efficient benefits