Comcast announced the completion of a 1,170-panel carport solar installation that will help power its regional call center at 35 Resnik Road in Plymouth. The system will generate enough onsite clean energy to offset more than 95% of the facility’s annual energy consumption.
Comcast worked with solar energy company, SunPower, to install the parking lot-based solar array, also enabling the installation of two dual-port electric vehicle (EV) charging stations beneath the solar panel canopy, with the ability to charge four vehicles simultaneously. The system provides the added benefit of providing covered parking spots for employees during inclement and hot weather conditions.
Leading up to the solar system installation, Comcast converted its Plymouth facility to LED lighting, as it has done at numerous New England sites. This holistic approach to energy management delivered increased efficiency and eliminated more than 200,000 kWh of power usage annually at Plymouth.
“Technology, innovation and talent are at the core of everything Comcast does, and generating clean energy on site at our Plymouth facility demonstrates our commitment to a culture of sustainability to promote a cleaner, healthier environment,” said Tracy Pitcher, senior VP of Comcast’s Greater Boston Region, which serves customers throughout eastern Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
Ken Tavares, chairman of the Plymouth Board of Selectmen added, “I commend Comcast for its focus on sustainable technology. I hope this investment in clean energy will provide inspiration to others and give them the push they need to dedicate resources to sustainability in our community.”
The Plymouth solar project is the latest in an ongoing series of sustainability efforts implemented in Comcast’s New England footprint. Just a few examples include upgrading to high-efficiency equipment and cooling systems in data centers and installation of LED lights and fixtures at dozens of its largest offices and call centers including Manchester and Hudson locations in New Hampshire as well as Massachusetts facilities in Chelmsford, Malden and Plymouth. Also, five EV charging station sites have been installed across the area with more planned for 2019, and the company is expanding its use of single-stream recycling and kitchen waste composting.
“Our sustainability efforts also touch the products and experiences we offer our customers,” added Pitcher. “We have made it a priority to provide the most innovative services in the home and extend energy efficiency options as an added benefit.”
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William says
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