Upgrading a Parking Lot?

Many businesses and public complexes have large parking areas that are covered by a small number of old light fixtures. This is typical when facilities are originally building with inefficient metal halide or mercury vapor lights that don’t have the lighting radius and strength of LED lights. Not only do the old lights cause safety and security concerns for employees and customers, but they can be a huge drain on a facilities electrical budget as well.

Consider Safety

Quite often, business can run 24/7, and depend on nighttime traffic. In addition to protecting second and third shift employees, retail stores, car dealerships, entertainment facilities and other who work and shop at night expect to feel safe in these areas. LED lighting gives customers and employees a safer and more welcoming experience. Good lighting can deter crime and present a more secure atmosphere. And, according to the Department of Justice, it’s one of the few features that has been documented to reduce crime in parking facilities.

LED parking lot lights with higher color rendering indices allow the public to see color contrasts and surface distinctions. This can help lower the chance of accidents as LED lights provide more uniform and consistent lights. Traditional lighting is much weaker.

Benefit From Savings

Did you know that LED lights and fixtures can reduce your energy consumption and utility bills by more than 50%? In addition, some businesses may qualify for energy rebates and programs offered by municipalities, service providers and manufacturers.

When building a parking lot, or considering a lighting upgrade, electrical contractors and parking lot specialists can design systems that can give you the right amount of light with the right LED bulbs, fixtures, appropriate for your parking lot, and offer control over how and where you wish to have the light distributed.

Enjoy The Control

LED parking lot lighting can be configured with motion sensors that alter lighting as a function of traffic in the lot. Smart sensors can detect regular traffic patterns and also adjust lighting automatically to reflect those patterns. Limiting the electricity demands during off-peak hours provides another way to save on energy.

Well-lit parking lots provide better public interaction between employees, customers, and guests visiting your business. People who park in a poorly lit lot may be less receptive to visit a business than one who knows a parking lot is well-let and welcoming.

Benson Electrical Contracting, Inc. serves the Chicago northwest suburban counties of McHenry, Northern Kane and Lake and has experience in lighting upgrades for both small and large parking facilities. We’d be pleased to discuss parking lot lighting options with you and help you upgrade your facility. Contact us today.