Sports Giant AEG Is Cutting Emissions at Arenas

Venues like the Barclays Center and Staples Center are saving energy and water.

Oct 30, 2017 8:00 PM ET

Campaign: AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG’s STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles features rooftop solar panels that can generate up to a fifth of the arena’s power.

Originally published on Yale Climate Connections

By Eileen Mignoni

AEG stadiums now include sustainability features ranging from on-site gardens to major energy-saving programs. The Staples Center in L.A. can generate up to a fifth of its power from rooftop solar panels. And the Barclays Center in Brooklyn has a huge green roof that reduces heat absorption on hot days. Marler says it’s about more than the energy saved.

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Sports Giant AEG Is Cutting Emissions at Arenas

Venues like the Barclays Center and Staples Center are saving energy and water.

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