Lincoln Financial Field About To Go Very Green
Lincoln Financial Field is about to get really green.
The Eagles announced on Thursday a plan to power the stadium with a combination of on-site wind, solar and dual-fuel electricity, “making it the world’s first major sports stadium to convert to self-generated renewable energy.”
The most noticeable physical difference will be 100 20-foot, spiral-shaped wind turbines on the top of the stadium. The Orlando, Fla.-based Solar Blue energy company will also add 2,500 solar panels to the stadium’s facade. Over the next year, the company will invest approximately $25 million in the project.
“The Philadelphia Eagles are proud to take this vital step towards energy independence from fossil fuels by powering Lincoln Financial Field with wind, solar and dual-fuel energy sources,” Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. “This commitment builds upon our comprehensive environmental sustainability program, which includes energy and water conservation, waste reduction, recycling, composting, toxic chemical avoidance and reforestation. It underscores our strong belief that environmentally sensitive policies are consistent with sound business practices.”
Here’s a video from the Eagles’ website of what the Linc will look like.
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