Representative Projects
The Atlanta Braves (Turner Field)
EcoMetrix is official Sustainability Advisor to the Atlanta Braves. EcoMetrix is assisting the Braves with a number of facility related initiatives to reduce operating expenses and improve sustainability. These initiatives include investigating the opportunity for LEED® for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Certification at Turner Field, as well as aiding an analysis and sourcing program to develop a 240 kW photovoltaic (PV) system at the ballpark. Making the most of its extensive sports-business expertise, EcoMetrix is helping the Atlanta Braves in leveraging their unique position in the marketplace.
Project Background
Atlanta Braves needed assistance with a multitude of facility related initiatives to reduce operating expenses and improve sustainability
Goals
- Potential LEED® Certification for Turner Field
- Achieve 15%+ Total Energy Use Reduction
- Identify Water Savings/Reclamation Opportunities
- Identify On-site Renewable Energy Opportunities
- Energy Star Partnership
EcoMetrix's Role
- Energy Reduction Program
- Waste Reduction/Recycling/Diversion Program
- LEED® Certification
- Analyze and Baseline Turner Field against LEED® EBOM Scorecard
- Benchmark Turner Field’s energy and water use through comparable facilities
- Develop LEED® Certification Plan
- Begin implementation of planned retrofits for energy and water savings
Renewable Energy/Solar Photovoltaic Installation
- Project manage overall solar program
- Develop outline specifications of canopy installation
- Develop budget
- Apply for and secure State and Federal stimulus grants
Energy Star Partnership
- Collect data for Energy Star Benchmarking
- Create energy policies in line with Energy Star Guidelines
Solution Highlights
- EcoMetrix is currently investigating LEED® Certification at Turner Field
- Solar Project is in design and engineering phase
- State of the art energy savings technologies are currently being tested at Turner Field
- Water efficiency practices and technologies are being examined for potential implementation at Turner Field
- EcoMetrix is working directly with EPA and Atlanta Braves on leveraging Braves marketing power for messaging Energy Star Partnership to wide audience