DETROIT, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Further
demonstrating its leadership in environmental sustainability, MGM
Grand Detroit has completed the light-emitting diode (LED) lamp
retrofit of its 61-acre parking garage. Cited as one of the
nation's largest LED parking garage makeovers, the three-month
installation boasts 3,117 LED lamps and will reduce the garage's
annual energy use by 80 percent at the Four Diamond destination
resort.
"As a property fully committed to the fundamental principles of
environmental stewardship, we are proud to complete the LED lamp
installation and further minimize MGM Grand Detroit's energy
consumption," said Steve Zanella,
President and COO of MGM Grand Detroit. "Like many of our
conservation initiatives, this renovation is a win-win for us and
the environment. This project reflects our high regard for the
planet, but it also ensures that MGM Grand Detroit is meeting our
customers' desire to be more environmentally conscious with their
meetings, conventions, and travel."
LED technology is one of the highest performing, currently
available methods of lighting. Energy savings of 50 to 80
percent are common when compared to the lamps that are typically
used in garages. LED lamps also have much longer operating
lives, resulting in fewer materials and transportation resources
needed over time. The MGM Grand Detroit LED retrofit, will save
enough electricity to power more than 350 average homes per
year.
"Implementation of new lighting technologies is an important
component of our overall strategy to reduce our environmental
impact. We continually explore cutting-edge technologies that
maximize savings," said Cindy
Ortega, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability
Officer for MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), the parent
company of MGM Grand Detroit. "After extensive research and testing
in the local environment, LED proved to be the best option for
reducing energy and costs."
As a part of the MGM Resorts Green Advantage
sustainability platform, MGM Grand Detroit's newly refurbished
parking garage is one of many energy conservation projects underway
by MGM Resorts.
Earlier this year, the company initiated a program to install
1,600 induction technology lighting fixtures covering 160 acres of
open lot parking area at its resorts in Las Vegas. These lamps are ideal for the hot
Las Vegas climate and will have an
operating life of up to 20 years. An estimated 2.7 million
kWh will be saved annually following the project's completion.
Additionally, MGM Resorts recently announced the planned
installation of one of the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic
arrays in the world at the Mandalay Bay Resort Convention Center.
The 6.2-megawatt installation will be MGM Resorts' first commercial
solar project in the United States
and will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of
1,000 homes.
For more information about MGM Resorts International's
commitment to environmental sustainability, please visit:
www.mgmresorts.com/csr.
ABOUT MGM GRAND DETROIT
A Forbes Four Star and AAA
Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, MGM Grand Detroit
is the city's first and only downtown hotel, gaming, and
entertainment destination built from the ground up. The hotel
features 400 chic and stylish guest rooms, including nine rooftop
VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites. Guests can enjoy three
signature dining experiences including Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria &
Cucina (November 2012), Wolfgang Puck Steak (December 2012) and TAP, a craft beer and sports
bar concept; in-room dining by Puck in addition to casual
restaurants; lounges, including a relaxed piano-style bar;
high-energy nightlife; the only resort-style spa in southeast
Michigan; and 30,000 square feet
of meeting space capable of hosting everything from large corporate
events to intimate black-tie engagements. MGM Grand Detroit is a
wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:
MGM). For more information, visit mgmgranddetroit.com or call
toll free at (888) 646-3387.
SOURCE MGM Resorts International