the most forward-looking tech and eco-friendly initiatives that you'll find anywhere in the United States. The New York Giants officially christen the stadium Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, with the New York Jets taking on the Baltimore Raves on Monday Night Football. And judging from the record ratings the NFL pulled in for last night's season opener, it looks like America is again ready for some football.

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Ready for Gameday

Seen from above on September 2, before the New York Giants defeated the England Patriots in their final preseason warmup, New Meadowlands Stadium contains some 82,500 seats for football games. Ninety thousand spectators can pile in for non-football events, such as soccer matches and music concerts. And even though the stadium is more than twice as large as the old one — comprising more than 2.1 million square feet of space — relative energy use has decreased by 30 percent.

Photo: Tom Kaminski, WCBS Chopper 880

Authors: Erik Malinowski

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