Casino Connection Nevada

Palazzo’s Conservation Commended

by Staff

Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s Palazzo was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Energy Innovator’s Award” for its commitment to energy efficiency through the use of renewable technologies, services and policies.

“From the beginning, we were determined to create Las Vegas’ first truly eco-friendly property and we are extremely proud to have achieved it and be recognized for it,” said Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson. “There is an increasing necessity to employ ‘green’ construction principles and we are proud to be a leader in the evolution of environmentally-focused building practices, not only on the Las Vegas Strip, but at Las Vegas Sands’ properties throughout the world.”

The Palazzo is the largest Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified building in the world. It achieved such accreditation through the use of drip irrigation, artificial turf and solar heating. It also uses technology to control the use of lighting and air conditioning in areas when they are not in use.

“Las Vegas Sands’ development team worked closely with LEED consultants to establish an array of strategies and develop a truly ’green’ building,” said Brad Stone, executive vice president of Las Vegas Sands Corp. “The total annual environmental savings generated as a result of our commitment to ’green’ technology and construction is staggering, and we are convinced that this will have a positive impact for years to come.”