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include low flow water fixtures, ways to reduce light pollution, and a white colored roofing (also known as island heat roofing) to reflect heat from the sun. The new Tucson Tower stands 224 feet to the cab floor and has a 5 50 square foot cab, and will replace the old tower, which is nearly 60 years old. We're developing and testing a photovoltaic system that includes a solar panel farm to supplement the electricity that powers the facility. Once operational, they'll be able to create an ice storage system that can be used as an additional way to keep the chillers cool at night. Like SFO, Tucson also makes use of Xeriscaping and we took steps to preserve and remove endangered plants during site preparation. I want to thank eve ryone involved – Engineering Services, program offices and local Air Traffic and Technical Operations employees and others – with the planning, design, construction , and cutover for these new control towers. It took years of hard work and dedication, and a lot of coordination with the airports and other stakeholders. Because of these efforts, these new towers will be used to control air traffic for decades to come. Before I close, let me also remind and encourage everybody to submit ideas or comments for th e ATO's IdeaHub Challenge: How can we use technology to improve ATO technical training to make it more relevant, engaging and effective for you? The challenge ends on August 31. Thanks everyone, Teri L. Bristol ATO Chief Operating Officer