University of Nevada-Las Vegas - 1/4/2008

• The Thomas & Mack Center is a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility, which was completed in 1983 and is located on the campus of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV)
• Home to the UNLV Runnin' Rebels and the Las Vegas Gladiators of the Arena Football League, the Thomas & Mack Center also hosts numerous other events, such as championship boxing matches, professional wrestling, music concerts and a busy schedule of conferences and exhibitions.
• Several publications regularly list the Thomas & Mack Center as one of the top venues in the country.

Need:

• To minimize the impact of lighting during periods when the building is not in use.

Square D/Schneider Electric Meet Needs:

• The Square D^® Powerlink^® G3 3000 level system is installed.
• The Thomas & Mack Center is divided into four quads, each having an intermediate distribution frame room where the quad’s power is controlled.

Benefit to UNLV Thomas & Mack Center:

• The Powerlink G3 system allows lighting to be programmed only when it is needed to automatically turn lights on and off, saving power and providing a new level of control.
• The system incorporates web-enabled monitoring and control, allowing access to the lighting system from virtually anywhere, at any time.
• In terms of energy savings and return on investment, the lighting control system had a payback of $200,000 in its first year, meaning that it virtually paid for itself in about eight months.
• Furthermore, its new-found monitoring capabilities over its lighting-related power charges allows UNLV to negotiate with Nevada Power on its energy rates, as well as monitor current bills for accuracy.