New LA Clippers Arena to be Net-Zero for Greenhouse Gases

Newsom and the California Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee have certified that the proposed LA Clippers arena will be “net-zero” for greenhouse gases over its construction period and operational life. The approvals mean that the. Inglewood-based project has achieved the most stringent environmental. standards for a sports venue in the state’s history. The certifications follow a similar determination in November by the California. Air Resources Board (CARB). The proposed Inglewood Basketball and. Entertainment Center, at the intersection of West Century Boulevard and South Prairie Avenue.

The environmental standards for the Inglewood project

Which exceed what CARB required of new professional basketball arenas in San Francisco and Sacramento – will produce direct benefits to Inglewood residents and neighboring communities. That’s because, unlike other certified environmental South Africa Phone Number Data leadership projects, at least half of all greenhouse gas reductions must be achieved through measures undertaken locally. The signoffs from Sacramento come after an 11-month regulatory review and qualify the project for expedited judicial review if its approvals are challenged in court. Next up is the City of Inglewood’s environmental review.

Rogram to reduce and divert waste from landfills

An on-site solar energy generation system that will produce more than 1 million kWh of electricity per year and extensive use of renewable energy sources. Replacement of 10 Inglewood municipal fleet vehicles with zero-emission Singapore Phone Number List cars or vans. Providing zero-emission vehicles for local transit service in Inglewood. A program to plant 1,000 new trees in nearby neighborhoods. A program to purchase and install 1,000 electric vehicle chargers for residences in Inglewood and the surrounding area. 330 on-site electrical vehicle chargers and 20 additional publicly available chargers within Inglewood.

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