The lower campus parking structure is a little brighter. UH students, employees, and fans may have noticed the recent addition of energy efficient LED lights next to each stairwell and elevator.

“We are excited about the installation of new LED lights, which are more efficient and use less energy” Commuter & Fleet Services Manager Cate Matsushima said. “One of our goals is to make the parking structure more welcoming and sustainable for our UH community.”

With the installation 30 new LED lights, Commuter Services is hoping to reduce energy costs by nearly 60% for the replaced fixtures. Additionally, these new fixtures have battery backups, which allow for short term emergency lighting in cases of power outages. This is one of the high-impact, low-cost projects that Commuter Services is implementing at the parking structure. Other projects include the Gecko Deco service project and eye-catching signage which give campus visitors a fun place to put their gum when they’re done chewing it.