DENVER, April 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Denver (DU) and national renewable
energy provider Pivot Energy are partnering to construct on-campus
solar and off-site net metering solar projects, totaling 23
Megawatts DC (MWdc) of clean energy.
DU will utilize renewable energy generated by solar
installations owned and operated by Pivot Energy, allowing it to
offset campus electricity consumption with clean solar power,
helping the university achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by
2030.
Pivot will develop seven projects. The 1.2 MWdc on-site solar
system will be located on the Ritchie Center, increasing on-site
clean energy to 10% of the university's energy consumption. This is
an expansion of DU's 2019 solar project with Pivot.
There will be six off-site net metering solar projects totaling
22.2 MWdc, producing enough clean energy to eliminate 100% of scope
2 greenhouse gas emissions. The projects will be in Larimer, Adams, Mesa
and Weld Counties and will take
24-36 months to complete. The sites will be used for student
learning opportunities to advance the clean energy workforce.
"The university's goal of achieving carbon neutrality will be
achieved through our relentless determination to build a better
world and future for our students," says DU Chancellor Jeremy Haefner. "I'm thrilled to partner with
Pivot to work towards achieving a promise I made when I became DU's
chancellor."
"Pivot Energy is thrilled to continue its partnership with DU to
help advance their carbon neutrality goal," says Mat Elmore, SVP of
Strategic Accounts at Pivot Energy. "By utilizing on-campus solar
and off-site net metering, DU is establishing itself as a leader in
higher education in sustainability and advancing the clean energy
workforce."
About the University of Denver:
Founded in 1864, DU is committed to engaging with students in
advancing scholarly inquiry, cultivating critical and creative
thought, and generating knowledge. DU strives to educate the
21st-century citizens and leaders needed in its
organizations and communities. Learn more at
du.edu or visit the University's
newsroom.
About Pivot Energy:
Pivot Energy, a US-based
renewable energy provider and independent power producer, develops,
finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage
projects. A Certified B-Corporation, Pivot's corporate strategy
strives for positive impact through Environmental stewardship,
Social leadership, and responsible Governance factors. Pivot Energy
is an ECP portfolio company. Learn more
at pivotenergy.net.
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