Originally published on Solar Love. Solar in sports is becoming mainstream — as professional sports seek a competitive edge in sustainability. According to a new study from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), total accumulative solar capacity in pro sports facilities hit 21.7 MW in 2014. That’s enough to power … [continued]
Baseball has long been considered America’s national pastime, but the efforts of one Major League Baseball team to reduce energy demand and the amount of garbage it sends to landfills could help make the sport one of America’s greenest pastimes.
energyNOW! correspondent Lee Patrick Sullivan visited the Seattle Mariners to find out how a novel sustainability program allows the team to recycle 82 percent of their trash, cut water use by 60 percent, save $1.2 million dollars in energy costs so far, and inspire their fans to become more environmentally friendly at home.
America’s national pastime is leading the way on climate action by adopting a comprehensive conservation and greenhouse gas-reducing program, including a public outreach component at National League and American League ballparks this summer. The new sustainability drive involves all 30 Major League Baseball teams from coast to coast, in partnership … [continued]
