Facilities
George R. Brown Convention Center
- Participated in the "Green Lights Program" which upgraded fluorescent lights to electronic ballasts and high efficiency bulbs
- Replaced roof and added insulation and a white surface to reflect sunlight and heat
- Upgraded lighting controls using the "Watt Stopper" software to reduce and manage lighting systems
- Installed motion sensors in some areas to reduce lighting when not required
- Installed capacitors on electrical switch gear to reduce energy consumption for heavy voltage loads
- Replaced original boilers with new energy efficient boilers which decrease NOX exhaust to the atmosphere
- Replaced original cooling towers with new high efficiency towers that will reduce energy and water usage
- Added motion sensor sinks and flush valves in the restrooms to save water
- Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic and aluminum cans
Reliant Park
- Motion sensor sinks and flush valves in the restrooms to save water
- Installed motion sensors in restrooms to reduce lighting when not required
- With the assistance of Waste Management, over 250 collection bins were purchased and distributed at strategic locations throughout Reliant Stadium and the recycling program is focused on the collection of cardboard, glass, and plastic
- Reliant Park has created 30 acres of green space that included 2,200 trees and two permanent water features
- Reliant Park has an established Building Automation System (BAS) used to maximize energy use throughout Reliant Park by controlling start and stops at optimal times
- Installation of thermal controlled fan switches on all 16 Reliant Stadium matrix boards
- Master control of all televisions in public areas of the stadium to limit power usage
- Window shades in the Stadium Press Box. Automatically or manually drop down during the hottest times of the day to shield this area from direct sunlight, reducing ambient heat buildup and the resulting load on the AC system
Houston Astros AT&T Conference Center at Minute Maid Park
- The center provides each event and meeting with menu options that source meats and produce from local Texas farms and ranches.
- Clients use post-consumer recyclable or reusable serviceware in all meal services.
- The popular "lunch box items" that clients receive will be served in reusable totes.
Green Houston 
