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NRG Energy Innovations Help Make Levi’s® Stadium the First Venue of its Kind in the U.S. Eligible for LEED Gold Certification as New Construction
—Sustainable energy generation goal is to meet power demands for all
Levi's Stadium,
“It is reassuring to know that when leading franchises like the
A beacon of innovation in every respect, Levi’s Stadium will be powered
with assistance from a 375 kW solar installation, comprised of more than
1,150 solar panels along the
“The vision for an energy-efficient and visually-stunning stadium has
been realized,” said
NRG has also installed six eVgo electric vehicle charging stations in the Great America parking lot which have the ability to charge up to 12 vehicles. These chargers will become part of the NRG eVgo® network that supports charging needs for electric vehicle drivers at home, at work, on the road, at their apartment community or even at the airport.
Levi’s® Stadium is one of seven stadiums used for college or
professional football where NRG has installed its smart energy
solutions. Other venues, including
About NRG
NRG is leading a customer-driven change in the U.S. energy industry by
delivering cleaner and smarter energy choices, while building on the
strength of the nation’s largest and most diverse competitive power
portfolio. A Fortune 250 company, we create value through reliable and
efficient conventional generation while driving innovation in solar and
renewable power, electric vehicle ecosystems, carbon capture technology
and customer-centric energy solutions. Our retail electricity providers
serve almost 3 million residential and commercial customers throughout
the country. More information is available at www.nrg.com.
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About Levi’s® Stadium
Levi’s® Stadium will be the new home to the
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Source:
NRG Energy
Jeff Holland, 760-710-3828
Jeff.Holland@nrgenergy.com
or
San
Francisco 49ers
Roger Hacker, 408-986-4890
Roger.Hacker@49ers.com