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Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Honored with 2025 Utah AEE Energy Champion Award 

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October 21, 2025

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October 21, 2025 

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Gabby Saunders
Communications Manager, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation
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Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Honored with 2025 Utah AEE Energy Champion Award 

Salt Lake City, Utah — The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF) has been recognized by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Utah Chapter with the 2025 Energy Champion Award in the Not-for-Profit category, honoring the organization’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency across its three Olympic legacy venues: the Utah Olympic Oval, Utah Olympic Park, and Soldier Hollow Nordic Center.

 

The award was presented at the Utah Energy Efficiency Symposium on October 21, 2025, at the SLCC Karen Gail Miller Conference Center in Sandy, Utah. UOLF leadership, including Todd Porter and Gayle Day, attended the luncheon to accept the award on behalf of the Foundation.

 

“This recognition highlights years of dedication to operational excellence and environmental stewardship,” said Calum Clark, Chief Operating Officer of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation. “Our team has worked diligently to ensure that the venues built for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games continue to set the standard for sustainability as we look ahead to a carbon-neutral 2034 Games.” 

 

At the Utah Olympic Oval, the Foundation implemented a new HVAC automation system, upgraded ammonia compressors for ice-making, installed a magnetic-bearing chiller for space cooling, and redesigned the boiler system to enhance efficiency and longevity. The Oval’s solar array, installed in 2014, remains a landmark in UOLF’s renewable energy commitment. At the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, the bobsled track ammonia control system was overhauled to greatly reduce energy use while maintaining world-class ice conditions. Additional upgrades include real-time weather monitoring and advanced building automation for the Olympic Museum. At Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, system-wide improvements include snowmaking technology optimized through head-specific weather detection and groomer controls that reduce energy and water consumption. The venue also operates on 100% renewable energy through a partnership with Heber Power & Light. 

 

The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation continues to advance its mission of preserving and enhancing Utah’s Olympic venues as vibrant, community-focused centers for sport, recreation, and inspiration. 

 

About the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation
Established in 2002 after the Olympic Winter Games, the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining and growing Utah’s Olympic venues, inspiring active lifestyles, hosting world-class events, and fostering the next generation of athletes. Learn more at UtahOlympicLegacy.org. 

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