Question 1

How much does LED parking lot lighting cost?

Accepted Answer

$480–$1,250 per fixture installed including pole, base, wiring, and controls. A 200-stall lot typically requires 18–28 fixtures, landing at $9K–$35K total.

Question 2

What's the energy savings from LED conversion?

Accepted Answer

60–72% reduction in lighting electricity vs metal halide or high-pressure sodium. A 200-stall lot saves $4,800–$11,000 annually in electricity, paying back fixture cost in 2.5–4.5 years before rebates.

Question 3

What rebates apply to LED parking lot lighting?

Accepted Answer

DLC (DesignLights Consortium) qualified fixtures qualify for utility rebates ranging $40–$220 per fixture in most states. Stacked with federal Section 179D deduction, total incentives cover 35–55% of project cost.

Question 4

Should LED parking lot lighting include smart controls?

Accepted Answer

Yes for any lot over 80 stalls. Motion-dimming controls add 18–28% energy savings on top of LED conversion. Networked controls also enable remote monitoring and fault detection, eliminating most night-watch maintenance calls.

Question 5

What's the photometric standard for parking lot lighting?

Accepted Answer

IES RP-20 recommends 1.0 footcandle minimum and 4:1 max-to-min uniformity ratio for general parking. Activity-level areas (entries, payment kiosks, ADA stalls) need 2.0+ footcandles. Photometric modeling is included in every install we run.

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