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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Apr. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The
Palazzo Las Vegas, a Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) property,
announced that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) made its
"green" status official with the presentation of a Silver LEED(R)
Certificate (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) at an
award ceremony held today. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons and David E.
Rodgers, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency at the
U.S. Department of Energy were also on-hand to honor this impressive
accomplishment.
During the ceremony Governor Gibbons issued a proclamation in
recognition of The Palazzo's commitment to energy conservation. The
DOE presented The Palazzo with "The Energy Innovator's Award" which
recognizes businesses, individuals, and governmental agencies that
have successfully developed or deployed energy-efficient and/or
renewable energy technologies, services, or 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. 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," stated Sheldon G. Adelson,
chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., who
was in attendance to accept the awards on behalf of the company.
According to USGBC, The Palazzo is not only the largest LEED-certified
building in the world, but is over four times bigger than the
second-largest. "The Palazzo is to be commended for achieving LEED
certification. This facility is one that both the community and its
guests can be proud of," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO,
Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council.
"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."
The Palazzo employs such effective environmentally-efficient
technologies that it conserves enough water to provide each Nevada
citizen with 266 eight-ounce glasses of water for a year and saves
enough energy to light a 100 watt light bulb for 12,100 years. It
even promotes alternative modes of transportation by offering valet
parking-for bicycles. Key features that contribute to The Palazzo's
tremendous conservation include:
-- Artificial turf, drip irrigation and moisture sensors in planted
areas result in over a 75% reduction in irrigation needs.
-- Swimming pools at The Palazzo are heated with an expansive solar
pool heating system. In the summer, the excess solar energy not
needed for the pools is directed to the hotel's hot water system,
reducing the need to heat water for guest suites.
-- Air conditioning controls in guest suites that automatically
setback by several degrees when guests are not present and reset to
the desired temperature upon return.
-- Team member service areas equipped with lighting occupancy
sensors that shut off lights when no one is in the area.
-- Interior plumbing fixtures use 37% less water than conventional
buildings as a result of water-efficient showerheads, high
efficiency toilets and low-flow lavatory faucet aerators.
-- Moisture sensors monitor real time, site specific air
temperature, humidity, rainfall and other factors to provide daily
watering cycle adjustment.
-- A waste recycling program implemented from demolition through
completion diverted over 70% of waste from the landfill.
-- The building's structural steel averaged 95% recycled content,
while the concrete averaged a 26% recycled content rate.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green
Building Rating System(TM) is the nationally accepted benchmark for
the design, construction and operation of high-performance green
buildings. LEED provides building owners and operators with the
tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their
buildings' performance. LEED certification provides independent,
third-party verification that a building project is environmentally
responsible, energy-efficient, and a healthy place to live and work.
Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts,
are "forward looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe
Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks,
uncertainties or other factors beyond the Company's control, which
may cause material differences in actual results, performance or
other expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to
general economic conditions, competition, new ventures, government
regulation, legalization of gaming, interest rates, future terrorist
acts, insurance, and other factors detailed in the reports filed by
Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ABOUT THE PALAZZO
With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class
dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, 50-story Palazzo Las
Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights. Highlighted by a
flagship, 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York, The Shoppes at The
Palazzo features more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition, 20
remarkable stores and luxury brands made their Las Vegas debuts at
The Palazzo, including Chloe, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane
Von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino, Anya
Hindmarch, and Michael Kors. Additionally, The Palazzo offers a
variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as
CarneVino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Table 10 by Emeril
Lagasse and Restaurant Charlie by Charlie Trotter. Other one-of-kind
offerings include, Tony Award winning Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS,
the world's largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Jay-Z's signature 40/40
Club and the Strip's first Lamborghini dealership.
Media Contacts:
The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino:
Ron Reese or Mindy Eras
(702) 414-4334
Source: Las Vegas Sands Corp.
CONTACT: Ron Reese or Mindy Eras, both of Las Vegas Sands Corp.,
+1-702-414-4334
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