Please find the Green Practices for the Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee where the Innovation Summit will be held next week below. The Corporate Responsibility Task Force will be posting this information for each WSAE event. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Green Practices
Among the energy and water conservation, recycling and waste reduction initiatives at the Frontier Airlines Center, U.S. Cellular Arena and Milwaukee Theatre:
Energy Conservation:
- All-new, high-efficiency HVAC system installed in Milwaukee Theatre during 2001-03 renovation;
- U.S. Cellular Arena's hot water steam converter replaced with high efficiency unit;
- HVAC controls recalibrated and re-commissioned in the administrative offices and meeting rooms, exhibit halls, the ballroom and other areas of the U.S. Cellular Arena and midwest airlines center, resulting in 10-15% energy use reductions;
- Preventive maintenance and repairs to HVAC dampers and seals in the Frontier Airlines Center and U.S. Cellular Arena;
- HVAC static pressure in the Frontier Airlines Center adjusted to positive vs. negative air flow to avoid taking in unheated outdoor air in winter, uncooled air in summer;
- HVAC set point sensors in all three buildings reset and recalibrated to 68-72° f; deviations require approvals.
- Hot water sensors in the systems automatically recalibrate according to outside air temperatures;
- Thermostats in fire towers, stairways and other unoccupied spaces in all three facilities set to absolutely minimize unnecessary heating and cooling of unused spaces. Can be temporarily reset to meet client needs.
- High-efficiency, variable speed drives and water circulation pumps installed in Frontier Airlines Center HVAC systems, resulting in 10%-12% energy-use reductions;
- Motion-sensor lighting controls in restrooms and elevators in all three facilities, reducing electricity use approximately 35%-60%.
- Ongoing relamping and fixture replacement in all three facilities, including signage and message boards, to utilize high-pressure sodium, compact fluorescent, led and other high-efficiency light sources.
- Ongoing utility cost trend analysis includes monitoring and regular review of steam, electricity, gas and water consumption, to help identify where greater efficiencies can be achieved.
Water conservation:
- "Low flow" restroom fixtures installed during initial Frontier Airlines Center and Milwaukee Theatre construction projects;
- Restroom fixtures in all three facilities controlled by motion sensors and automatic shutoffs;
- Metal "fills" in Frontier Airlines Center HVAC cooling towers replaced with high-efficiency units, reducing the use of both water and chemicals.
Recycling & Waste Reduction:
- 100% or high-recycled-content and fully-recyclable or compostable disposable food service items (e.g., sandwich wrappers, flatware, cups, etc.) used by Levy Restaurants in all WCD facilities;
- Comprehensive, single-stream solid waste recycling implemented in cooperation with Waste Management, Inc. and Levy Restaurants.
- Silver certification under Waste Management's Green Leader™ program.
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Rebecca Ramsey
Director of Sales
Greater Madison CVB
Madison WI
(608) 441-3942
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