Summary
Bank of America partnered with Ameresco for a comprehensive solar PV installation for their corporate campus in Chandler, AZ. By investing in renewable energy technologies to offset on-site usage, Bank of America is making progress toward their goals for carbon reduction while providing meaningful change for clean energy advancement in the community.
“In 2019, Bank of America reached Carbon Neutrality through efforts like this project. While it is a good start, we aim to be Net Zero before 2050. Not only is it one of the largest ‘behind the meter’ solar projects west of Ohio, but it also gives our employees something they’ve been asking for, great covered parking spaces.”
– Mark O’Grady
, Real Estate Portfolio Management Executive,
Bank of America
6
EV Charging Stations
~60%
Annual Reduction in Campus Electricity Demand
5,000
Metric Tons Annual CO2 Savings
10,000
Solar Modules Installed
Customer Benefits
The campus is now home to nearly 10,000 solar modules that will offset approximately 60% of the electricity demands of the campus annually. This collaborative partnership will result in a reduction of almost 5,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions annually which represents the equivalent capability of 5,000 acres of US forests each year.
Solution
Bank of America partnered with Ameresco to implement a comprehensive solar PV installation for their corporate campus in Chandler, AZ. The solar installations include arrays on building rooftops and covered carports, providing shade for employee and visitor parking spaces. It also includes Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, a solar-powered ATM and solar powered benches throughout the campus that employees and visitors can use to charge personal devices such as smart phones and tablets.
