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NEWARK, NJ – April 24, 2014 – In recognition of Earth Week 2014 Port Authority went solar. So ConEdison Solutions and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey joined on April 24. All to unveil one of four new solar installations. Installations that will reduce emissions and produce clean energy. Located consequently at Newark Liberty International Airport.
At an overall size of 633 kilowatts, the multi-site solar initiative represents the first solar power installations at any airport buildings operated by The Port Authority throughout the region.
This amount of power is also equal to conserving 53,000 gallons of gasoline or 992 barrels of oil. Finally or saving 3.5 acres of trees from deforestation.
“Earth Week is the ideal occasion to recognize Newark Liberty International Airport for its outstanding commitment to sustainability,” said Michael W. Gibson, Vice President of ConEdison Solutions. “The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is setting an excellent example for airports nationwide and around the world.”
Officials visited a 152-solar panel installation on the roof of Building 121, an AirTrain Newark electrical substation. The other three solar sites include a 312-panel project on an AirTrain Newark maintenance building (Building 60), a 585-panel installation on a Port Authority maintenance building (Building 79), and a 2,145-panel site on a multi-tenant cargo building (Building 157).
Through a power purchase agreement with ConEdison Solutions, the Port Authority is purchasing 100-percent of the electrical energy produced by the solar installations. The system was designed and installed by Borrego Solar.
The airports follow an agency-wide sustainability policy that focuses on reducing emissions from facilities. All while encouraging customers, tenants, and partners to conduct their businesses in a sustainable fashion. Furthermore developing strategies that reduce risks. Finally, risks posed by climate change to facilities and regional infrastructure.
Sources:Port Authority and ConEdison Solutions
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