July 27, 2011

NHL Green’s Commitment to Sustainability

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Source: NHLGreen.com and NHL.com
The Canucks have turned out the lights on the Blackhawks, Predators and the province of British Columbia this spring.
According to a spokesperson for BC Hydro, the electricity utility for British Columbia, energy usage across the province goes down during Canucks’ playoff games as more people are tuned into their televisions rather than doing anything else.
Chris Brumwell, the Director of Community and Media Relations for BC Hydro, said the drop in energy usage during Games 5 and 6 against Nashville was equivalent to turning off 13 million compact fluorescent light bulbs, a two percent decline from the normal activity. He said the conservation during Game 7 against Chicago equaled the turning off of 48 million light bulbs, which was a 3.6 percent dip.

NHL Green advanced sustainability during 2011 Draft

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NHL Green, the National Hockey League’s sustainability initiative, announced its commitment to fostering a healthy environment for fans, players and Club representatives at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The League, in partnership with Xcel Energy Center and the Minnesota Wild, has designed several ecological measures in furtherance of a common sustainable goal.
Prior to the first selection of the 2011 NHL Draft, Don Zinger, Chief of Staff of the Office of Air & Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will address all in attendance. Mr. Zinger will announce the NHL’s commitment to the EPA’s ENERGY STAR and WasteWise programs, making it the first professional sports league to join either program. The EPA will then recognize the ongoing efforts in energy and waste reduction by the Xcel Energy Center and Minnesota Wild, acknowledging their commitment to the EPA WasteWise and ENERGY STAR programs.

NHL clubs demonstrate their commitment to sustainability through Earth Day activities

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Throughout the NHL season and in celebration of the 41st anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, NHL Clubs have implemented environmental programs in their communities and sustainability efforts in their facilities. Here is a snapshot of how several NHL Clubs have participated in activities and events leading up to and around Earth Day:
Anaheim: All season long, the Ducks supported environmental preservation through the “Green Goal Shootout” program, presented by Pinnacle Landscape. With every Ducks shootout victory, Pinnacle Landscape donated a tree to the new development at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. On Earth Day, Ducks fans who bring recyclable materials to Anaheim Ice, the Ducks’ practice facility, will have an opportunity to participate in the “Ducks Grab Bag” to win prizes and merchandise.