Environment
Comcast Completes Solar System Installation For Multi-Purpose Facility
Washington, D.C.
The new rooftop solar system is among the largest in the district and is the latest initiative in ongoing series of sustainability efforts for Comcast’s Beltway Region.
Comcast today announced the completion of a 760-panel rooftop solar installation at its multi-purpose facility at 900 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
The system will reduce approximately 272 metric tons of CO2 in the regional electricity grid — as much as 385 megawatt-hours of energy annually, or the equivalent of 37 homes’ worth of electricity.
Comcast worked with multi-state solar integrator, Maicom, LLC, to install the rooftop solar array. By installing the solar panels on the existing building, Comcast was able to reduce construction materials needed and further reduce their environmental impact.
272 MT
of CO2 reduced in the regional electricity grid
“Our commitment to innovation stems further than our products and services and into our commitment to implement sustainable resources for our employees and our communities,” said Mary McLaughlin, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Beltway Region. “We are proud to be part of the sustainable initiatives happening throughout Washington, D.C. and will continue to find new ways to go green.”
Prior to the solar system installation, Comcast installed an electric vehicle charging station for employees at the Michigan Avenue facility and converted its lighting to LED, as it has done to the lighting at more than 30 additional sites throughout the area. This holistic approach to energy management delivered increased efficiency that eliminated more than 200,000 kilowatt-hours of energy usage annually at this facility, while also reducing transportation-related emissions.
“For the District of Columbia to reach its goal of 100% clean energy by 2032, it will take residents and businesses across all eight wards working together to prioritize sustainability. We are delighted to see Comcast stepping up and doing their part,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “Our hope is that more businesses will follow Comcast’s lead in taking concrete steps to ensure Washington, D.C. is the greenest, most resilient, and most sustainable city in the world.”
“Our mission is to work with residents, businesses and institutions throughout the Washington, D.C. area to promote environmentally responsible behavior that will lead to a more sustainable urban environment,” said D.C. Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) Director Tommy Wells. “We are excited to have Comcast join us in our efforts to create a healthier future for our city.”
We are proud to be part of the sustainable initiatives happening throughout Washington, D.C. and will continue to find new ways to go green.
The Beltway Region serves customers throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. and parts of Delaware, North Carolina and West Virginia. The Washington, D.C. solar project is the latest in an ongoing series of sustainability efforts implemented throughout Comcast’s footprint:
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Learn more about Comcast’s commitment to sustainability here.