The atmosphere at US Airways Center always feels a little different when the Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Lakers. There is a sense of passion, excitement and energy that only occurs when a long-time rival such as the Lakers comes to town.
It will be no different on Saturday, April 7, except for the energy. Not the energy from the fans or the players, but the kind powering the arena. One hundred percent of the electricity used at US Airways Center during Saturday night’s Suns-Lakers matchup will come from renewable energy provided by Arizona Public Service.
Phoenix Suns “APS Green Night” is being held in conjunction with NBA Green Week 2012, a league initiative running April 4-11 encouraging fans to “Go Green.” Tip-off is set for 7 p.m., with doors scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m.
Throughout the game, the Phoenix Suns and APS will communicate “Green Tips” both in-arena and during the Suns TV and radio broadcasts, in addition to giving away 1,000 compact florescent light bulbs (CFL’s) to two lucky ticket sections.
APS and the Phoenix Suns will also celebrate the newly dedicated APS SunsPowered Solar Structure, a 227-killowatt solar system located on the roof of the US Airways Center parking garage. The APS-owned system utilizes 966 solar panels, covers approximately 17,000 square feet and produces 378,000 kilowatt-hours of energy each year – enough to power 20 game days each season for the Suns.
A limited number of tickets are still available for the Suns-Lakers matchup on Saturday night. Fans can purchase theirs today at Suns.com or by calling 1-800-4NBA-TIX.
