Budget-Friendly Ways to Address Light Pollution

Light pollution – excessive lighting that escapes into the sky – touches our lives every day. Unlike water or air pollution, light pollutes its surroundings by decreasing visibility. Much like implementing a recycling program, addressing light pollution is simple, cost effective, and benefits your bottom line.

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Can You Hear Me?

In-building radio and cell-phone communications support public safety, improve a building's maintenance and security services, and boost occupant satisfaction. But commercial buildings are poor antennas.

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Exterior Lighting for Safety and Security Poorly lit spaces after dark invite crime and increase the likelihood of accidents.Click here for complete article …

Advanced Lighting Control – Is it worth it?
Consider costs and your building occupants as you think about installing a lighting control system.
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October 18, 2010