Extreme weather is no longer rare. From catastrophic wildfires to once-in-a-century floods, climate disruption is now a routine part of civic planning. For cities, tribes, and federal agencies tasked with …
Smart Lighting Systems: Adapting to Emergencies, Traffic Surges, and Weather Events
Why Resilience Begins With Smarter Lighting As infrastructure demands grow and the grid becomes less reliable, cities and agencies face a hard truth: safety-critical lighting must now operate without depending …
5 Budgeting Mistakes Cities Make in Street Lighting Projects
Why Street Lighting Budgeting Deserves a Closer Look Street lighting is one of the most visible — and costly — public services cities provide. It keeps roads safe, supports economic …
Are Solar Street Lights Worth It? A Smart Investment Guide
As energy costs rise and cities push for more sustainable infrastructure, many are asking: Are solar street lights worth it? With over 250,000 systems installed globally, Fonroche Lighting America has …
Fort Worth’s Solar Transformation: How Fonroche Is Lighting the Way to Safer, Smarter Streets
As one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, Fort Worth is making a strategic decision to modernize its public infrastructure—enhancing safety, cutting long-term costs, and promoting sustainability in communities across the city. …
Streetlight Installation Costs: Hidden Expenses You Should Know
Why Streetlight Budgets Keep Blowing Up On paper, streetlight installation seems straightforward: buy a fixture, plant a pole, and flip the switch. But for cities, developers, and public works teams, …
Total Cost of Ownership: Grid vs. Solar Street Lighting
Why More Cities Are Reassessing the Real Cost of Lighting Infrastructure For decades, most city streetlights have been powered by the electric grid. It was the default model — trench …
Common Problems with Grid-Tied Lighting Systems
Why cities are rethinking the limitations of utility-dependent streetlights Grid-tied lighting has been the standard for decades — but in many municipalities, that standard is beginning to show its age. …
A Brief History of Street Lighting and What’s Next
From whale oil to solar LED — how cities are lighting the way forward Public lighting has always played a vital role in how cities function after dark. What began …
Street Lighting Technologies Explained: LED vs. HPS vs. Metal Halide
Why Streetlight Technology Still Matters Street lighting is one of the most critical — and overlooked — elements of a city’s infrastructure. It affects how people move, how safe they …