Sports math
Last year, the Pocono Raceway installed 40,000 solar panels on 25 acres, enough to power the entire facility. Brandon Igdalsky, the racetrack's president, said the $15 million cost was paid without government subsidies. The track's annual energy bill has been cut by $500,000, so Mr. Igdalsky expects to recover the cost of the panels in eight to 10 years.
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BUSINESS DAY
Sports Rally Around Green Projects
By KEN BELSON
Published: October 25, 2011
Teams and leagues find that going green can cut costs and attract money-making corporate partnerships for green projects.