Lights Out Indy is an initiative of the Amos W. Butler Audubon Society. Working with partners, such as the City of Indianapolis and building managers, the goals of the program are to reduce bird mortality due to building collisions and decrease energy consumption in the Indianapolis Metro area.
Participating buildings will:
- Extinguish decorative architectural lighting between midnight and dawn
- Dim or extinguish internal lighting between midnight and dawn
Benefits of participating:
- Save migrating birds, which become disoriented by excessive lighting and are frequent victims of building collisions
- Save money on energy costs
It’s simple and easy. Businesses save money by reducing their energy usage and fewer birds will collide with buildings. While the program is in effect during key bird migration periods – April 1 through May 31 and August 15 through November 15 – building managers are encouraged to participate year-round.
Funding for Lights Out Indy was made possible by an Amos W. Butler Audubon Birdathon grant.
How can I help?
Are you a building owner or manager? If so, please consider participating in Lights Out Indy. You will be helping to save birds and will save money on energy costs. If you are a tenant, please let your building owner/manager know about the initiative and encourage them to participate.
Who's Participating?
We are currently signing up participants. Stay tuned!
Get the Facts
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that 100 million or more birds die each year due to building collisions. The primary reasons are the combination of glass and excess nighttime lighting. Find out more on our Frequently Asked Questions page.