Sustainability

As a result of AS "Green Love" initiatives, Aztec Recreation has implemented several sustainability practices and energy efficiency processes in our day-to-day operations.

Examples include:

• Roof-top photovoltaic (PV) panels on the ARC save approximately 300 tons of greenhouse gas annually
• 840+ photovoltaic (PV) panels at the Aztec Aquaplex
• Thermal solar system at Aztec Aquaplex reduces amount of natural gas needed to heat the water
• Solar water heating system at ARC supplies heated water for laundering workout towels
• Water savings achieved through installing low-flow shower heads, low-flow urinals, touchless faucets in restrooms and installing synthetic turf instead of natural grass at Aquaplex
• Reduced energy costs by re-commissioning the ARC's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system
• Upgraded programmable thermostats to control room temperatures in the ARC
• VFDs on the Aquaplex water pumps to reduce energy consumption
• The cool "white roof" on the ARC reflects sunlight and decrease air conditioning costs
• Installed 24 foot fans to improve air flow and user's comfort level, without increasing air conditioning, in exercise rooms and gymnasium in the ARC
• Vending "misers" on refrigerated vending machines reduce energy use
• Replaced inefficient appliances with ENERGY STAR™-rated appliances
• Replaced inefficient overhead light fixtures inside the ARC with highly efficient LED lighting
• Occupancy sensors in the ARC control lights and reduce energy consumption
• Replaced metal lockers with lockers made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled high density polythylene (i.e., recycled milk jugs)
• Use of 100% recycled office paper
• Use of EPA-certified post-consumer recycled toilet paper and paper towels.
• Improved recycling efforts by doubling the blue recycling bins throughout the facilities
• Installed additional bicycle and skateboard racks
• Conduct energy audits for all facilities