DarkSky Compliance
Make sure your upcoming exterior lighting project is DarkSky Certified.
We implement design and consulting that is DarkSky compliant while maintaining local and national lighting requirements.
Artificial light has provided society with the ability to safely and effectively work and live in the outdoors at night. But has come at a price for the natural environment. With proper consideration of shielding, distribution, and color temperature, we can mitigate the effects that outdoor lighting has on the health of both our communities and wildlife.
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) logo is a trade-mark of the International Dark-Sky Association, and Iconergy is not affiliated, sponsored, authorized or otherwise associated by/with IDA
What is DarkSky Compliance?
DarkSky is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the nighttime environment from light pollution. Founded in 1988, the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) works towards raising awareness about the adverse effects of artificial lighting on ecosystems, wildlife, human health, and the night sky’s visibility. Their mission revolves around promoting responsible outdoor lighting practices, advocating for efficient lighting technologies, and supporting communities in achieving DarkSky Places and DarkSky Parks designations.
DarkSky Compliance refers to adhering to the guidelines and principles set forth by the IDA to minimize light pollution and its negative impacts. For lighting projects in both new construction and retrofits, achieving DarkSky compliance involves implementing lighting designs that are mindful of shielding, distribution, and color temperature. Outdoor lighting can be optimized to mitigate disturbances to wildlife, human health, and the night sky’s natural darkness.
Our DarkSky Compliant Projects Achieve the Following:
DarkSky estimates that at least 30% of outdoor light is wasted in the United States, because of improper shielding or poorly aimed lighting.
- Avoid Uplighting
- Reduces Excessive Light
- Correct Color Temp Equivalency (3000k or Warmer/Lower)
- Timers and Motion Sensors to Reduce Energy Requirements and Waste
Benefits of DarkSky Compliant Lighting
- Reduces Light Pollution that Effect Nocturnal Animals and Human Health
- Mitigate the Effects that Outdoor Lighting has on the Health of Both Wildlife and Humans
- Achieve Safe Exterior Areas
- Create Energy Efficient Lighting Systems
As a company dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and high-quality customer service, we commit to achieving DarkSky Compliance on all our exterior lighting retrofit projects. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment through responsible lighting design and engineering.
By choosing Iconergy as your lighting partner, we will always go above and beyond to create cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally conscious solutions as a seamless transition for your lighting projects.
Together, we can preserve the night sky’s natural beauty for generations to come.
Make Sure Your Outdoor Lighting is DarkSky Compliant!
Partner with our team to make sure that your outdoor lighting maintains safety while avoiding disruptions to the natural night sky.
Iconergy is committed to achieving DarkSky Compliance on all our lighting retrofit projects.