Virginia Tech
Summary
A new solar energy power purchase agreement will help boost Virginia Tech’s Climate Action Commitment implementation efforts toward 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.
The project involves 2.1 megawatts of solar arrays on seven Blacksburg campus buildings: Durham Hall, Hahn Practice Facility, McComas Hall, Sterrett Facilities Complex, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech Electric Service, and Dietrick Hall. When complete, the arrays will produce 2,800 megawatt-hours of electricity per year and reduce campus carbon dioxide emissions by 44,000 tons over 20 years.
The new solar installations will accompany the existing and much smaller solar arrays located on the roofs of the Perry Street Garage, Whittemore Hall, and Durham Hall.
Installation of the new arrays will start this spring. Full installation is anticipated to be completed in about a year.
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