The Lighting Retrofit Program

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Urbanativa's Lighting Retrofit Program assists property owners in achieving compliance with applicable lighting requirements by upgrading or modifying outdoor lighting to reduce ALAN and protect sensitive coastal ecosystems in Puerto Rico. 

Property owners, businesses, nonprofits, and public facilities located near ecologically sensitive areas in Puerto Rico may be eligible, subject to funding availability. This includes properties located close to:

• Sea turtle nesting beaches
• Bioluminescent bays
• Coastal wetlands and critical habitats
• Wildlife refuges 

  Eligible properties may include:

• Private homes
• Hotels and resorts
• Restaurants and commercial businesses
• Condominium complexes
• Government buildings and public facilities
• Municipalities

Common wildlife-friendly lighting upgrades include:

• Replacing  bright white lights with amber wildlife-friendly LED lights
• Installing shielded fixtures that direct light downward
• Reducing excessive brightness or glare
• Removing or relocating unnecessary outdoor lighting 

• The Lighting Retrofit Plan (includes before- and after-site visits)
• All light bulbs and fixtures that are visible from the beach.

If the Program is not funded, the availability and scope of services will depend on Urbanativa's role in project planning, lighting design, equipment purchasing, site installation, technical advice, and other related support services. 

Property owners or property administrators are generally responsible for installation costs. Some exceptions may apply depending on the specific project and available program support.

Program staff will review your application to determine whether it falls within the eligibility criteria for the grant.

Urbanativa provides technical assistance to help property owners meet applicable lighting requirements. Following a retrofit, Urbanativa can verify that the installed lighting is consistent with the approved lighting plan and program specifications. Official regulatory compliance remains the responsibility of the applicable government authorities. Puerto Rico’s light-pollution framework is established under Law 218-2008 and its implementing regulations, with the DRNA playing a regulatory role 

Apply online or download and complete the form "Solicitud" in the Resources section and send it to cont.luminica@gmail.com