Light the way across your property.

Parking lot lighting installation & repair

A dark pole and a full-site lighting upgrade are different jobs. Start with the affected fixtures, site conditions, and how people move between parking, walkways, and entrances.

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CRE field photo · Parking-lot lighting at night

Parking lot lighting: the work we can help with.

Light the way across your property.

Parking lot lighting

Outages & failing fixtures

Investigate fixtures, controls, and the supply to affected poles or lighting groups.

Parking lot lighting

LED upgrades

Review fixture mounting, distribution, glare, and the existing poles before selecting replacement lights.

Parking lot lighting

New site lighting

Coordinate pole locations, foundations, underground routes, and controls with the site plan and other trades.

Project photos

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Lighting savings calculator

Compare fixtures on the same schedule. Use total input watts, including the ballast or driver, and the energy rate from your bill.

Number of fixturesExisting watts per fixtureProposed watts per fixtureOperating hours per dayOperating days per yearElectricity rate ($ / kWh)Installed project cost ($, optional)

Enter the six required values to see your comparison. No electricity price or project cost is assumed.

Calculation and assumptions

Annual kWh = fixtures × watts × hours/day × days/year ÷ 1,000. Energy cost = kWh × your rate. A single rate approximates time-of-use billing. Excludes demand charges, taxes, financing, maintenance, and incentives; equal brightness is not assumed. How energy use is calculated.

The details that shape the project.

Before defining the work, we review how your property operates and what the equipment needs.

Coverage & neighbors
Consider the parking layout, pedestrian paths, entrances, and nearby windows when reviewing light distribution.
Lift & site access
Pole height, traffic, parking restrictions, and equipment access affect the work plan.
Underground conditions
Existing circuits, damaged raceways, and trenching requirements can change the repair or installation scope.

A useful starting point.

Send what you have. These details help us prepare for your parking lot lighting project.

Site address and marked pole locations
Photos of affected fixtures from ground level
When the lights fail or switch on
Site access hours and parking restrictions

Common questions.

Why do several poles go dark together?

A shared supply or control problem is one possibility. Testing is needed to distinguish a circuit issue from individual fixture failures.

Can an LED fixture fit the old pole?

Mounting, pole condition, loading, and the desired light pattern need review. Reusing a pole is a project-specific decision.

Can you assess the property at night?

Tell us when the problem is visible and share safe ground-level photos. The assessment can then be arranged around the issue and site access.

Help with the cost.

Match the project address and electricity provider to the program. We can discuss the electrical scope; the program administrator confirms eligibility, available funding, and the award.

Program details checked September 17, 2026.

Silicon Valley Power · City of Santa Clara

Commercial lighting rebates

Calculated for your lighting upgrade

SVP reviews qualifying lighting retrofits using its project calculator. Bring the fixture inventory, proposed equipment, and operating hours into the rebate review. Apply for pre-approval before installation. Eligibility and the award depend on the approved lighting scope, not simply the number of fixtures replaced.

Check program rules & apply