The Blackhawks, in partnership with preferred energy partner Constellation, will also host "Go Green Night" at the United Center on Tuesday, March 20, when the team faces off against the Colorado Avalanche at 7:30 p.m. Constellation will provide the first 10,000 fans to enter the building with reusable, Blackhawks-branded cooler bags.
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the NHL, its member clubs and partners are celebrating its third annual NHL Green™ initiative, expanding from one week to a month-long campaign for the first time. Since its launch in 2010, NHL Green™ has been committed to promoting green business practices across the League as well as preserving the environment, including the frozen ponds that inspired and cultivated the game more than 100 years ago. Looking ahead to the next century, the League will 'Play It Forward' as it continues to ensure hockey stays connected to its roots while being sustainable for future generations. League-wide efforts to innovate, transform and inspire across key environmental categories include water restoration initiatives, landfill reduction, efficient electricity use, sustainable landscaping, and increased recycling via gear donations. For more information, visit NHL.com/Green.
In-game presentation during Tuesday's contest will feature various videos on how to maintain environmentally friendly practices. Constellation will supply Green-e Energy Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to match the electricity use during the "Go Green Night" game with energy generated from environmentally-responsible renewable resources minimizing the carbon footprint of the game. Green-e Energy certifies that renewable energy certificates meet the minimum environmental and consumer protection standards established by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions. For more information on Green-e Energy certification requirements, please visit green-e.org.
Also in conjunction with NHL Green™ month, fans are encouraged to bring their used, like-new children's clothing to the "Go Green Night" game for donation. The Blackhawks will host Cradles to Crayons Chicago on the concourse at section 106, where the organization will be accepting these donations for children of all ages, from newborn to age 12. Cradles to Crayons will then package those donations in their warehouse, The Giving Factory®, to be distributed to local children in need of everyday essentials, free of charge.
The Blackhawks have been a member of the Green Sports Alliance, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting healthy, sustainable communities through the power of sports.
About the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation
The Chicago Blackhawks Foundation envisions a healthier, smarter, more secure world for families in and around Chicago. As the official charity of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation is proud to bring hope to the communities that make our city so special and is committed to providing access to the programming and funding necessary for organizations to make a positive impact. Our goal is to grow the game we love while giving the people we serve a chance for something greater. For more information, visit
chicagoblackhawks.com/foundation
.
About Constellation
Constellation is a leading competitive retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the continental United States. Constellation's family of retail businesses serves approximately 2 million residential, public sector and business customers, including more than two-thirds of the Fortune 100. Baltimore-based Constellation is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with 2017 revenues of approximately $33.5 billion, and more than 31,500 megawatts of owned capacity comprising one of the nation's cleanest and lowest-cost power generation fleets. Learn more at
constellation.com
or on Twitter at @ConstellationEG.
