100% renewable energy powers Super Bowl LVIII - How other teams can follow in the Raiders’ footsteps
Before anyone even set foot onto the field, Super Bowl LVIII had already have made history. Not because of the quarterbacks, players, coaches, fans or even Taylor Swift, but thanks to the stadium itself.
The championship game between the 49ers and the Chiefs was the first Super Bowl powered completely by renewable energy. In fact, because of a landmark deal between the team and a local utility which the author helped negotiate (with the assistance of Nevada regulatory counsel, Curt Ledford - Davison Van Cleve), the 65,000-seat Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is the only stadium in the country exclusively and directly powered by renewable energy.
This article examines how this historic contract came to be and the many benefits it offers to the Raiders franchise. It also explains what other sports teams should know about negotiating renewable energy deals of their own.
To continue reading or watching login or register here
Already a member? Sign in
Get access to all of the expert analysis and commentary at LawInSport including articles, webinars, conference videos and podcast transcripts. Find out more here.
- Tags: Amercian Football | NFL | Super Bowl | USA
Related Articles
- Stadium naming deals: why clubs and sponsors should always consider their termination rights
- An overview of the regulatory and legislative framework for sports ground & stadia safety in the UK
- How Green Is The Beautiful Game? An Overview Of Environmental Regulation In Football
- How To Approach ‘ESG Criteria’ When Hosting Major Sports Events
Written by
Baird Fogel
Baird Fogel is a partner at Eversheds Sutherland. He is an experienced transactional lawyer who advises clients on a variety of corporate matters and complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, commercial law and settlements, compliance, corporate governance as well as international project finance, project development, and project construction. He has particular experience with both domestic and international clients in the sports industry.
Global Summit 2024