NRG Renew to Deliver 70MW Solar Solution in California

Veröffentlicht auf 26.02.2015
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NRG Renew LLC has entered into an agreement with Kaiser Permanente to help Kaiser Permanente achieve its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions three years ahead of its promised date. Utilizing as much as 70MW of on-site solar from NRG Renew, Kaiser Permanente will achieve the top ranking of on-site installed solar capacity among U.S. healthcare companies.

As part of Kaiser Permanente's strategy to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2020 and address the threat of climate change on human health, NRG Renew will implement a single-brand, multi-site distributed solar program at as many as 170 sites, which will include medical offices, hospitals, clinics, data centers and other Kaiser Permanente facilities.

"This massive project underscores Kaiser Permanente's leadership position in the healthcare industry, demonstrating the company's commitment to improving human health by addressing climate change while showcasing NRG Renew's capabilities to execute large, multifaceted solar projects in partnership with the nation's leading companies," said Tom Doyle, President and CEO of NRG Renew. "We are proud to partner with Kaiser Permanente and other forward-thinking companies who are finding unique and successful ways to lead in the race to a clean energy future."

Kaiser Permanente's Chief Energy Officer, Ramé Hemstreet, said that as a healthcare provider, Kaiser Permanente feels especially obligated to reduce its environmental footprint. "Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources over time is one of the most impactful actions we can take to address the effects of climate change on health."

Solar photovoltaic arrays will be constructed and integrated primarily on carports and parking structures, providing welcome shade from the California sun to more than 20,000 parking spots used by Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and employees. 

Once all projects are complete, Kaiser Permanente's total installed on-site solar capacity will place it among the top three on-site commercial solar portfolios among all U.S. companies. Helping businesses and consumers effectively achieve their sustainability goals today is a key tenet in NRG's own sustainability goals and contributes to NRG's vision for a clean energy future.

Electricity generated by the solar installations will be sold to Kaiser Permanente under a long-term power purchase agreement, offsetting each facility's use of grid power and increasing the total use of clean, emission-free electricity. The combined installations are expected to offset 6 percent to 8 percent of Kaiser Permanente's load throughout the state.


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