Standard Solar, CQI Associates and Unity Christian School-Decatur Partner to Pave the Way to Sustainability With Solar-Powered Campus
24 Abril 2024 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
Standard Solar, a leading commercial and community solar
developer and asset owner, along with CQI Associates, a leading
renewable energy consulting and energy procurement company, have
partnered with Unity Christian School in Decatur, Illinois, a
ministry of the Lutheran School Association, to bring sustainable
solar power to its campus located on Mound Road.
The project, developed and installed in collaboration with CQI
Associates, Straight Up Solar and Lightwave Solar, marks a
significant step towards reducing the school’s carbon footprint
while enhancing its energy efficiency. Standard Solar is the
project’s long-term owner and operator.
Yesterday, partners and community members gathered to celebrate
the project’s completion and operation, marking a significant
milestone in Unity Christian School’s journey toward
sustainability.
“We are proud to partner with CQI and Unity Christian School in
this endeavor to reduce the school’s carbon footprint and provide
an educational platform for students to learn about renewable
energy,” said Harry Benson, Director of Business Development,
Standard Solar. “This collaboration directly aligns with our
mission to promote sustainability and environmental
stewardship.”
The 912 kilowatt, 2,028-panel ground-mount array covers three
acres of the 54-acre campus, encompassing the space between the
school’s football and baseball fields. The installation was
carefully engineered and constructed so it does not impede the use
of sports facilities or disrupt activities at the school.
“This project aligns well with our school values of innovation
and collaboration,” said Brian Booth, Executive Leader, Unity
Christian School. “We’re proud to be moving forward in a more
efficient and sustainable way while also providing valuable
hands-on learning experience for our students.”
“The project also offers an educational opportunity,” remarked
Ed Keane, Facilities Manager at Unity Christian School. “Students
can delve into solar power, experiencing its benefits firsthand and
gaining insights into its workings.”
The project includes a real-time website allowing students to
monitor the array’s energy production, fostering an interactive
learning experience.
“We want to commend and congratulate the Unity Christian School,
its Board and administration for having the foresight to employ
solar energy and make this move towards a zero-carbon footprint,”
said Richard Anderson, Chief Operating Officer, CQI Associates.
About CQI Associates
CQI Associates, LLC is a renewable energy consultancy and energy
procurement services provider based in Maryland. CQI’s goal is to
empower businesses, government entities, and homeowners to
understand their energy needs and control costs. CQI has long been
a leader in commercial and residential energy and sustainability
management services and has been working in the energy sector since
1995 with clients in every state in the nation. CQI has offices in
Illinois, Georgia, and Maryland.
About Standard Solar
Standard Solar is powering the nation’s energy transformation –
channeling its project development capabilities, financial strength
and technical expertise to deliver the benefits of solar and solar
+ storage to businesses and institutions, farms, governments,
communities, and utilities. Building on 20 years of sustainable
growth and in-house and tax equity investment capital, Standard
Solar is a national leader in developing, funding and long-term
ownership and operation of commercial and community solar assets.
Recognized as an established financial partner with immediate, deep
resources, the company owns and operates more than 350 megawatts of
solar across the United States. Based in Rockville, Maryland,
Standard Solar is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the
world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate
transition assets. Learn more at standardsolar.com, LinkedIn and on
X (formerly known as Twitter): @StandardSolar.
For project acquisition and development inquiries, contact Harry
Benson, Director of Business Development, at
harry.benson@standardsolar.com and on LinkedIn.
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