Going “Inexperienced” Permits Ice Rink Facility to Energy & Cool Utilizing Sustainable Photo voltaic Power Whereas Lowering Power Prices & Carbon Footprint
WHAT: The Las Vegas Ice Heart enters a brand new period with an unveiling of its model new rooftop photo voltaic system. Put in by Sol-Up, the photo voltaic panels will dramatically cut back the Ice Heart’s energy invoice by counting on clear and sustainable solar energy. Over the subsequent 25 years, the panels will assist the Ice Heart cut back its energy prices by greater than $2 million.
Representatives of the Las Vegas Ice Heart and Sol-Up will assist lay the FINAL photo voltaic panel on the roof. Media is invited to cowl and see the expansive photo voltaic panels on the roof. Onerous hats and security glasses are required and will probably be offered to attendees.
That is the primary set up of the brand new Meyer-Burger glass-on-glass 540 Watt panels which is able to present 900,000 kWh per yr for the Las Vegas Ice Heart. By comparability, the typical U.S. residence makes use of 10,800 kWh per yr. Sol-up is the main installer of Meyer-Burger photovoltaic panels that are manufactured in the USA on the Meyer-Burger facility in Goodyear, Arizona.
The Las Vegas Ice Heart is a family-owned operation that has been serving Southern Nevada since 2003. The ability’s two ice rinks are a hub for the native youth and grownup hockey neighborhood, hockey tournaments, skating instruction in any respect ranges, public skate classes and occasions.