St. Vrain Valley School District —
Everly-Montgomery Field

The Challenge

St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) in Longmont, Colorado, determined the near twenty-year-old floodlighting system at Everly-Montgomery Field was due for an upgrade. The stadium hosts several sports for four of the district’s high schools, and with the facility frequently used at night, SVVSD needed to ensure it complied with new Boulder County lighting regulations—which require systems to include light control capabilities to prevent the stadium’s floodlights from reaching nearby roads or residences. Additionally, to qualify for an energy efficiency rebate on its lighting project through the local Efficiency Works programme, the district needed an LED sports floodlighting solution that would significantly reduce energy consumption.

The Solution

Project leaders researched the capabilities of newer LED systems and determined Musco’s Total Light Control – TLC for LED® technology was the superior solution. Musco’s TLC for LED® system was retrofitted onto existing poles, and the district included Musco’s Show-Light® special effects for additional excitement on game nights. The system’s patented luminaire visoring and light control technology eliminates glare and prevents light from spilling past the facility’s property line. With energy consumption reduced by 60 per cent compared to the previous HID system, and additional energy savings from the Control-Link™ control system’s prescheduling capabilities, SVVSD secured a rebate of over $30,000. To top it off, the district gained Musco’s parts and labour warranty, which eliminates maintenance costs through the year 2045.