Is your exterior light bulb dead?
It’s easy to overlook a burned-out exterior light—especially if you’re not outside after sunset.
Most homes in our community have a dawn-to-dusk sensor on at least one exterior fixture. Because these lights switch off automatically at sunrise, you may not notice a dead bulb unless you’re out before dawn or after dark.
Please take a moment this evening to check your exterior light.
If the bulb needs replacing, please remember that the Canada Hills Community Association (CHCA) requires the use of a 40-watt equivalent bulb. Yes, it’s a real CC&R requirement to avoid ‘light pollution’ across your neighbor’s property, and it helps maintain a consistent look throughout the neighborhood.
LED bulbs, while a bit more expensive upfront, last far longer and use significantly less electricity. For example, a 450-lumen (40-Watt) incandescent bulb uses about 85% more energy to produce mostly heat, not light, than a 450-lumen LED bulb at around 5-Watts. Over the course of a year, that one incandescent bulb costs roughly $33 to operate, compared to about $11 for the LED, based on 2025 electric rates.
Another tip: Purchasing a LED bulb with a Kelvin temperature range at or below 4000K will produce a pleasant, warm glow. Anything near or above 5000K will make your home look like a warehouse parking lot.
In Short: LEDs save energy, last longer, and keep that portion of your TEP bill focused on providing light—not heat.
Thank you for taking a moment to help keep our community properly lighted and safe.