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If you want to minimize any secondary illumination from your outdoor light fixtures and only send the light where it is needed, you should take a look at Dark Sky compliant light fixtures. These fixtures are perfect for saving energy as well as reducing the annoying extraneous glare. The wildlife in the area will love the decrease in light pollution and light clutter. You will enjoy a considerably lower utility bill month after month.

If you have seen how important Dark Sky light fixtures are to your home then you are probably ready to start retrofitting your space with these eco-friendly, energy saving light fixtures. We would be happy to help and are available to answer any questions your make have.

The most reliable way to know you are using genuine Dark Sky compliant light fixtures is to look for the stamp of approval from the International Dark Sky Association or IDA on any products you are looking at. There are many products available that bear this stamp. If you are unable to find this product line, there are some features you should look for in order to find night-friendly fixtures for your home. Some features to look for are:

1. Fixtures that are made with side and top covers that are solid and opaque. This feature insures that the light is not sent sideways or skyward.

2. Fixtures that have a reflector located at the inside top of the casing are desirable. This feature works to reflect the light down.

3. Choosing fixtures with flat lenses instead of rounded lenses will greatly reduce the glare and any light spillage.

If you already have outdoor lighting that you are pleased with and dread the idea of replacing every single exterior light fixture, you really should think about retrofitting with the use of light shield. They are cylindrical enclosures that cover both the top and the sides of the existing lighting in order to cut the up-lighting. You can usually provide a seamless appear to the exterior of your house since they are available in a wide variety of colors and shapes.

By installing Dark Sky fixtures you will be able to enjoy lower electric bill. Anytime you save energy you will lower your utility bills. It is estimated that $1.5 billion worth of light is wasted across the nation each year. This extreme waste is a result of the enormous amount of light that is directed upward. That is nothing but a waste.

The city of San Diego decided to do something about this waste of light. They hired a fir to retrofit the city’s outdoor light fixtures to full cut-off lighting. While it did take them three years to make the money back on their investment, they are now saving more that $3 million dollars each year for the cost of energy.

While you have nowhere near the energy bill of San Diego, any wasted light is taking money right out of your pocket. If you were to install full cut-off fixtures that were specifically focused, the number of fixtures needed and your energy costs would decrease. It is very likely that you would also be able to use smaller bulbs in the fixtures since they will be focused downward. Each of these factors will contribute to lower energy costs and more cash in your pocket which is good news considering the constantly rising energy cost.

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