

Recent Projects
Syracuse Chiefs - NBT Bank Stadium
The Challenge
At night, fans exiting NBT Bank Stadium
were having difficulty seeing the steps,
creating a significant safety issue. In
addition, the Chiefs asked BlueRock
Energy Services to look at improving the
quality of light at the Whistlestop Souvenir
Shop located in the stadium. From the
main concourse there was no attention
being brought to the store. Once inside,
poor lighting diminished the visibility of the
products. Each of these factors
contributed to poor souvenir sales.
The Solution
In order to provide safe exit from the
stadium, BlueRock Energy Services
installed low-wattage, high lumen output
LED flood lamps to better illuminate the
main entrance. At the Whistlestop, old
metal-halide bulbs above the front of the
shop were replaced with LED’s to draw
fans into the store. BlueRock also
replaced all the T-8 fluorescent U-bulbs
within the store with 5000k color
temperature LED lamps. This lighting is
the equivalent of daylight and brings out
the true color of the merchandise.
The Results
With the addition of the LED flood lamps, the
stadium's exterior is now properly lit,
providing a safe exit when leaving games
ending after dusk. The upgrade to high color
temperature LED’s at the Whistlestop has
provided fans with a better shopping
experience by increasing the visibility and
contrast of the products. The Chiefs have
seen an increase in sales at the store
because of the higher quality of light, while
at the same time using less energy to
illuminate the shop.


Bluerock Energy Services lighting upgrades have enhanced the
image of our Whistlestop souvenier store. This brought more
attention to the products which made for a more pleasant buying
experience for our fans.
-Jason Smorol, General Manager, Syracuse Chiefs