Outdoor lighting may, under certain circumstances, create unique problems many of us fail to realize. Neighbors may be bothered by light spillage from your property or business. Improperly designed lighting may also diminish a driver's night vision. Glare also creates difficulty for amateur and professional astronomers trying to view objects in the night sky. We are not promoting the elimination of outdoor lighting.
Lighting has many positive effects on our community such as safety, security, and aesthetics.
What we are suggesting is the proper design, planning, installation and operation of outdoor lighting. Many lighting fixtures are designed to direct light where it is needed. These fixtures will provide better lighting than those that are improperly designed or improperly installed by focusing light patterns specifically where light is required. In some instances a lower wattage bulb may be needed, thus helping to reduce energy consumption. PSI Energy, a Cinergy company, can provide lighting system recommendations for many different types of installations.