Allegiant Stadium becomes the first NFL stadium powered entirely by renewable energy

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — From the lights to the massive video screens and everything in between, Allegiant Stadium is now powered entirely by renewable energy.

“We have a great partner with NV Energy who has identified solar energy that we can use here,” Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglas Morgan said.

Allegiant Stadium is the first NFL stadium to be powered entirely by renewable energy. NV Energy says solar energy is the main form of renewable energy powering the stadium.

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Monday Night battle against the Green Bay Packers was the first NFL game to be run clean and green. It was a milestone that Douglas Morgan says she’s proud to be a part of.

Douglas Morgan said: “It’s great to be the first at something, and hopefully others will follow. It’s another testament to our commitment to the community and sustainable initiatives.”

NV Energy says Allegiant Stadium does not have any solar panels. The utility company says Allegiant Stadium uses the same solar energy that goes to NV Energy customers, but they say there will be no impact to customers with the amount of energy they can use.

Along with this change, Allegiant Stadium and the Raiders have other green programs. They have helped produce more than 69,000 watts of power and removed more than 160,000 pounds of green waste, among other initiatives.

Some fans tell Channel 13 they are happy their favorite team is doing its part to protect the environment.

“Anything to help the environment and keep the stadium running at an affordable cost is good for everyone,” said Julia Sanders, a 20-year Las Vegas resident.

The national solar company, ADT Solar, says at least 23% of NFL stadiums use solar power in some capacity, but Allegiant is the only company to have made the complete switch.

ADT Solar says the average NFL stadium uses between 5 and 10 megawatts of power during a typical game day, which is the equivalent of powering 5,000 homes for the same period of time.

“I know that a renewable energy solution actually reduces cost savings not just today, but for many years into the future,” Douglas Morgan said.

Every future event at Allegiant Stadium, including Sunday’s Raiders vs Patriots game, will be powered entirely on renewable energy.

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