Phoenix Mercury and APS to Host “Green Night” on Tuesday, August 4th

(Phoenix, Ariz) – The Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Public Service (APS) will host their annual “Green Night” on Tuesday, August 4 when the team takes on the Tulsa Shock at US Airways Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

US Airways Center will be powered by renewable energy from APS. The Mercury purchased 48,500 kilowatt-hours of green energy, which is enough to power the entire game. The night will also feature a number of energy saving tips from Mercury players and Scorch throughout the game.

Fans in attendance will have the chance to receive a free EcoSmart® shirt during the game, brought to you by APS. The EcoSmart® shirts are made of five percent polyester created from recycled plastic bottles. An image of the t-shirt is below. The first 1,500 fans will also receive a 23w Energy Star CFL light bulb upon exit.

In addition, APS will honor Lanette Campbell, an advisor with Maricopa County NAACP Youth and College division, for her work in the Phoenix community during halftime. Campbell’s work aims at reducing absenteeism and dropout rates, as well as increasing parent involvement to enhance student success.

Sandy Brondello, 2014 WNBA Coach of the Year, leads 2014 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Brittney Griner, All-StarsCandice Dupree and DeWanna Bonner as the Mercury continue to defend their title on Tuesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. against the Tulsa Shock at US Airways Center. Single game tickets, as well as exclusive two-game plan options and pro-rated X-Factor Memberships, are available by calling 602-252-WNBA or by visiting PhoenixMercury.com.