UBS Arena Recognized For 'Environmentally Conscious' Green Status

ELMONT, NY — In just over a year since its opening, UBS Arena is being recognized for going green. It's been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified status.

The rating is based on design, construction and operation practices to sustain and improve the environment and life for humans.

Some of the areas where the arena put a focus:

• Heat recovery technology, LED lighting and other efficient design practices to reduce energy by over 15 percent.
• The venue provides dedicated recycling stations to minimize the building’s operation waste stream.
• The venue is designed to reduce indoor portable water use by over 40 percent with the installation of low-flow flush fixtures.

"This acknowledgment highlights the dedication we put forth in its efforts to be environmentally conscious when designing and constructing our venue," said Kim Stone, President of UBS Arena.

More than 118,000 commercial projects are currently participating in LEED across the country and throughout the world.