It is no secret that parking lot lights consume a lot of electricity. In fact, they can have a negative impact on a business' bottom line. But we all know that parking lots must be bright, well-lit areas in order to enhance safety and security.Before LED lighting was introduced, most parking lot poles had high intensity discharge light fixtures. And while these fixtures provided bright light, the light didn't remain bright for very long and they consumed a lot of energy, increasing electric bills significantly.
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