By Jake Taylor, The Connective’s Design & Technology Manager.
One of Arizona’s most underappreciated opportunities for economic impact is seen through streetlights when you look away at night. These eco-friendly fixtures are gaining a lot of use as sustainability tools, and they can teach homeowners how to use them on their own homes.
By lowering energy consumption while improving safety and connectivity, bright lighting systems are changing Arizona communities. The technology provides immediate economic benefits by lowering electricity bills and provides the foundation for more extensive economic initiatives.
One of the simplest ways for Arizona residents to reduce their environmental footprint while really saving money is through smart lighting. Provincial projects can be scaled up for home use, allowing families to benefit from innovations that have previously had a positive impact across the state.
The energy-saving benefit
All City of Phoenix street lights now have LED bulbs installed. Smart lighting has advantages in places like the Town of Fountain Hills, where bright lighting has increased resident sentiment, increased foot traffic, and increased energy efficiency. Electricity costs have decreased by about 53 % in Arizona communities that have switched to LED bulbs with bright controls.  ,
Similar advantages are available to homeowners who install LED lighting, with lighting costs generally decreasing significantly. This is particularly important during Arizona’s great summer months because reducing electricity usage helps to lower high cooling costs.
Smart lighting systems give users exact control over how beautifully lights turn on and off. Automatic dimming adjusts to normal light conditions, while motion sensors ensure merely when needed. These benefits are particularly important in Arizona, where the amount of daylight in the summer and winter is variable.
Beyond Basic Illumination 
Beyond reducing energy consumption, bright lighting offers benefits. These systems can:
- Increase security by using motion-activated lighting to avert intruders.
- Develop sleep quality by immediately changing the ambient temperature to reflect the day’s time.
- Increase the life of bulbs by optimizing usage patterns
- Integrate with home automation systems for a complete energy management plan.
- Allow distant control while traveling using smartphone apps.
Similar outcomes are reported by homeowners who install bright lighting in outdoor spaces, making them more usable while still using up energy.
Getting Started at Home
Implementing bright lighting doesn’t need to be completely renovated. With these easy steps, let’s start:
- LED bright bulbs that connect to the home Wi-Fi can be replaced with high-use bulbs.
- Install motion sensors in areas like garages and bathrooms that are frequently used.
- Without replacing bulbs, use clever switches to control already-existing fixtures.
- When choosing bulbs, consider the temperature of the light: warm in the evening and cool in the day.
The primary investment generally pays off in terms of lower energy costs. Numerous Arizona utility companies provide rebates for upgrades to energy-efficient lighting, increasing the return on investment.
Smart lighting provides a simple entry point into green living that benefits both Arizona’s economy and its residents as a whole. Residents can reduce their carbon footprint by adopting these technologies while also creating more pleasant, efficient living spaces, which shows that sustainability and practicality can really go hand in hand.
