The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, in conjunction with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, are pleased to announce a 34% reduction of energy consumption (242kw) during Earth Hour 2008.
The steps taken to cut back electrical power included:
Massey Hall
- No concert activity is scheduled for Massey Hall on Saturday, March 29.
- The marquis sign were turned off from 8:00 – 9:00 PM.
- All exterior lighting that did not affect safety concerns were turned off.
- Massey Hall internal lighting was turned off.
Roy Thomson Hall
- The Toronto Symphony Orchestra concert, Kissin Plays Brahms began at 8:00 PM.
- All exterior building lighting was turned off from 8:00 – 9:00 PM .
- Internal lighting levels were adjusted, being mindful of public safety.
- The electronic sign at the corner of King and Simcoe was turned off.
- General lobby and box office lights were reduced to concert reception lighting.
- RTH and TSO donor wall lights were turned off.
- Backstage lighting was reduced.
- The main floor and mezzanine bars substantially reduced their light levels.
- The lighting in the underground parking remained on at full – for patron’s safety and comfort.
Earth Hour 2008 was an extension of our efforts to provide a leading example of best practices in reducing energy consumption. In September 2007 Roy Thomson Hall was awarded the highly coveted “Go Green” certification by The Building and Owners Managers Association (BOMA). This certification represents our achievement in environmental responsibility in all aspects of building management and operations.
There are 42 Go Green buildings in the GTA, and 83 Go Green Plus in the GTA for a total of 135. Roy Thomson Hall is the first performing arts facility in Ontario to receive this distinction.
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