Lights Out Indy is an initiative begun by Amos W. Butler Audubon Society.   Working with partners, such as the City of Indianapolis, and building owners and 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 October 31 – building owners and managers are encouraged to participate year-round.

Funding for Lights Out Indy was made possible by an Amos W. Butler Audubon Birdathon grant.