Venues like the Barclays Center and Staples Center are saving energy and water.
AEG’s STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles features rooftop solar panels that can generate up to a fifth of the arena’s power.
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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