LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Joint venture
partners AEG and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced
today that in 2016 the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Gold
certification to T-Mobile Arena, a 20,000-seat sports and
entertainment venue that will host the NHL expansion team, Las
Vegas Golden Knights. LEED is the preeminent rating system for
design, construction & operation of high-performance green
buildings.
"From inception through design, development and construction,
MGM Resorts and AEG prioritized environmental sustainability at the
T-Mobile Arena," said Cindy Ortega,
MGM Resorts International's Senior Vice President and Chief
Sustainability Officer. "Achieving another LEED Gold certification
shows our commitment to environmentally responsible construction
and our desire to have a positive impact on our community and the
planet."
MGM Resorts and AEG partnered to implement a comprehensive
environmental sustainability program at the arena, taking into
account all major aspects of the building's construction and
operations. The arena was also planned with industry-leading
acoustical design using a range of technical innovations that help
deliver top-notch acoustics for event-goers. Since its opening in
April 2016, T-Mobile Arena has hosted
more than 40 world-class entertainers including The Rolling Stones,
U2, Coldplay and George Strait.
"We are pleased and proud of our latest LEED-certified sports
and entertainment venue," said Dan
Beckerman, President & CEO of AEG. "Our experience shows
that green building practices and sustainable operations are not
only the right thing to do, but also make business sense. T-Mobile
Arena will be an industry leader in delivering top-quality
entertainment while minimizing the venue's impact on the local and
global environment."
President and CEO of USGBC Mahesh Ramanujam said, "T-Mobile
Arena's LEED Gold certification demonstrates tremendous green
building leadership. The urgency of USGBC's mission has challenged
the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and
T-Mobile Arena serves as a prime example with just how much we can
accomplish."
Examples of environmental attributes of T-Mobile Arena that
supported the LEED Gold rating include:
- Energy Efficiency: To reduce energy consumption,
high-efficiency LED (light emitting diode) lighting is used
throughout the Arena, and high efficiency heating, ventilating and
air conditioning systems are used in the restaurants. LEDs not only
allow for less lighting-related energy to be used, but also result
in a reduction of cooling energy required for the building.
- Water Conservation: An on-site well provides all of
T-Mobile Arena's irrigation water, reducing the amount of water
taken from the city's water supply. In addition, low flow fixtures
have been installed throughout the facility, bringing the estimated
water consumption to 40 percent below what is required by
code.
- Waste and Recycling: 80 percent of construction waste
was recycled and much of the facility was made with pre- and
post-consumer-recycled material, including 7,000 lbs. of recycled
steel.
About T-Mobile Arena
T-Mobile Arena is a privately
funded indoor arena. The 20,000-seat venue, located on the Las
Vegas Strip between New York-New
York and Monte Carlo, will
host more than 100 events annually, including UFC, boxing, hockey,
basketball and other sporting events, major headline entertainment,
awards shows, family shows and special events. Las Vegas' newest landmark features 50 luxury
suites, more than two dozen private loge boxes, complete broadcast
facilities, and other specially designed exclusive hospitality
offerings and fan amenities destined to create a guest experience
second to none. Toshiba Plaza, an adjacent two-acre outdoor
entertainment space, features performance stages, a variety of
video screens and other interactive content and display
areas. Industry-leading architect Populous designed T-Mobile
Arena to meet the U.S. Green Building Council's standards for LEED®
Gold Certification. T-Mobile Arena is a joint venture between AEG
and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more
information visit T-Mobile Arena's website
at t-mobilearena.com.
About the U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and
sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green
buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation
through its LEED green building program, robust educational
offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the
annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center
for Green Schools and advocacy in support of public policy that
encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more
information, visit usgbc.org, and connect on Twitter, Facebook and
LinkedIn.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global
hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort
brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
The Company opened MGM National Harbor in Maryland on December 8,
2016, and is in the process of developing MGM Springfield in
Massachusetts. MGM Resorts
controls and holds a 76 percent economic interest in the operating
partnership of MGM Growth Properties LLC (NYSE: MGP), a premier
triple-net lease real estate investment trust engaged in the
acquisition, ownership and leasing of large-scale destination
entertainment and leisure resorts. The Company also owns 56 percent
of MGM China Holdings Limited (SEHK: 2282), which owns MGM
MACAU and is developing MGM COTAI,
and 50 percent of CityCenter in Las
Vegas, which features ARIA Resort & Casino. MGM Resorts
is named among FORTUNE® Magazine's 2016 list of World's Most
Admired Companies®. For more information about MGM Resorts
International, visit the Company's website at
www.mgmresorts.com.
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