A city’s essence is captured by its skyline and an illuminated evening cityscape can be a beautiful sight. However, as part of a two month pilot program, Boston will lose its familiar nighttime silhouette. Starting on September 3rd the city will darken its tallest and most characteristic buildings by 11pm each night in an effort to raise awareness about energy conservation (and save some dough in the process!)...
Saving birds
Another reason besides energy conservation why turning out the lights at night is a good idea is because it helps birds during their migration and decreases their mortality.