"Hear Hear!!!
At least have LED (instant on) street lights that would only come on after 10pm if infrared sensor is triggered. Another horrible waste is lighting empty parking lots of malls and stores.
(not an envirowhacko, but I want to see the middle east drown in oil)"
Finally, a voice of reason in a sea of darkness. There is simply no need to light the country up at night like a frickin Christmas tree. It is a huge waste for minimal benefit.
Seen the LED rope lighting? House I moved into recently has some for outdoor and indoor lighting hooked up to motion sensors. Replaces night lights, stair lighting.
I have more on order.
48', 120V, 0.72A
http://www.amazon.com/Good-Earth-Lighting-G9548CLR-I-Clear/dp/B000BO57BC/ref=pd_sbs_hi_1/104-5649420-4669502
Night lighting is a crime deterrent and personally I like the roads at night to be lit at intervals. If I lived out in the open with straight roads I might not care but on winding dark roads in wooded areas it matters.