California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger presided over a ceremony held atop STAPLES Center's roof along the arena's newest architectural feature, a solar array utilizing 1,727 solar panels.

The Governor locked the final solar panel in place signifying the conclusion of the installation of the rooftop array and a continuation of California's programs promoting the adoption of renewable energy across the state.

"I applaud AEG's commient to renewable energy, and I am thrilled to be installing the last solar panel on the STAPLES Center's rooftop," Governor Schwarzenegger said. "It is efforts like these that will help us meet our environmental and renewable energy goals while also generating green jobs."

"We are very excited to have been chosen for this project," said Steve Kircher, CEO of Solar Power.

"We could not be happier with the outcome. The project has been right on schedule and I'm very pleased with our new SkyMount mounting system and how quickly it enables us to install very large commercial arrays like we have here. This is not only a good day for Solar Power, Inc.; it is a good day for our industry. It clearly indicates the mainstream acceptance of solar power as a principal energy source as more people become aware of its many benefits," Kircher concluded.

In addition to providing electricity for both venues, the systems will provide significant environmental benefits and serve as an extension of AEG's environmental and sustainable energy initiatives. The 345.6 kilowatt system associated with the STAPLES Center will provide significant environmental offsets over the next 25 years.

These benefits include the elimination of over 10,000 tons of CO2, more than 27 tons of sulfur dioxide and over 33 tons of nitrous oxide, one of the principal greenhouse gasses. The net clean energy benefits of the system equates to the environmental benefits of 170 acres of mature trees.

"This installation is another example of AEG's commient to investing in energy saving technologies and measures for all of our venues worldwide," said Timothy J. Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG, owners and operators of STAPLES Center and NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE.

"Setting new standards and our continued development and adaption of new sustainability policies are obligations we take very seriously on behalf of our employees, partners and guests."

"It is important to us that every person that visits or performs in STAPLES Center and NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE knows that they are entering a facility whose management is committed to setting an example and new standards for energy conservation and sustainability," said Lee Zeidman, General Manager of STAPLES Center and NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE.

"We take very seriously our obligation to take the lead in the introduction of these measures in our City and to lead the way in setting sustainability as a standard for live entertainment."

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