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•Security and utility lighting does not need to be bright to beeffective.
•Use fluorescent, HID, or low-pressure sodium lights unlessincandescent lights are automatically controlled to be on forjust a few minutes each day.
•Consider incandescent flood lights with combinedphotosensors and motion sensors in the place of othersecurity lighting options.
•Make sure outdoor light fixtures have reflectors, deflectors, orcovers to make more efficient use of the light source and helpreduce light pollution.
•In most applications, use
-Photosensors to turn off lights during daylight hours.
-Motion detectors to activate security or utility lightingwhen needed.
-Timers and other controls to turn decorative lighting onand off.