Where can dark skies take you?Whether a public park or protected area, a corporate or educational campus, or a municipal government, places and organizations of all types and scales can benefit from embracing the concept of dark skies. Simple improvements to outdoor lighting can lower operating costs, reduce one's environmental footprint, protect natural resources and promote neighborly relations.
|
Outdoor Lighting StrategiesExterior site lighting is your organization's outward-facing statement of its commitment to energy conservation, sustainability, visitor safety, and the preservation of dark night skies. Send the right message with strategic lighting policies and practices.
|
Some of Our More Popular Services
There are a number of ways of integrating dark skies conservation and outdoor lighting best practices into any organization's plans, policies and activities. Here are a few common approaches and how we may assist you in achieving your goals.
Dark-Sky Certification CoachingLearn how to write successful nominations to third-party dark-sky accreditation programs like DarkSky International's International Dark Sky Places Program. We offer services ranging from consultation to complete nomination preparation.
|
Outdoor Lighting Policy AdviceEffective public and private policies governing the use of outdoor lighting benefit from experience and technical expertise. Let us help you write or amend your outdoor lighting policy using the latest industry and dark-sky best practices.
|
Site CharacterizationWhat is the quality of night skies in your location? How does your current or planned site lighting potentially affect it? We can help you understand your site and how to make improvements.
|
About Us
Dark Sky Consulting, LLC, provides advice and professional services related to outdoor lighting management plans and public policies. It also guides clients through the process of obtaining accreditation of dark-sky sites through programs such as the DarkSky International's International Dark Sky Places Program. Our Principal Consultant has the experience and expertise to deliver results, on-time and on-budget, for your dark-sky project.