Having a few memorable little phrases, called sound bites, can greatly increase the chances that your message will be heard, and heard correctly. Here are a few good sound bites that we have collected so far. Undoubtedly, there are many others that should be included in future editions of this information sheet. Hide the source, light the subject.
Outdoor lighting is one of the most inefficient uses of energy today.
Rather than simply filling spaces with light, as in the past, we need lighting that takes into account the strengths and weaknesses of the human visual system. The more light you have, the more you need. An outdoor light fixture that scatters light everywhere is as wasteful as running your air conditioner with the windows open. Now, even the stars are an endangered species. Increasingly, the most important equipment needed to enjoy the wonders of the night sky is an automobile with a full tank of gas and a map.