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New York Jets go green with solar power array
The Jets have been wearing green since 1963, and now get the chance to act green with the new solar power array at team HQ, the Atlantic Health Training Center
The Jets have been wearing green since 1963, and now get the chance to act green with the new solar power array at team HQ, the Atlantic Health Training Center
The New York Jets has completed a new solar power array at its team headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey.
The NFL franchise said the project comprising 3,000 solar panels was the largest photovoltaic installation for a team headquarters in the National Football League.
The facility on the rooftop of the Atlantic Health Training Center is owned by solar energy plant developer Syncarpha Capital, which will sell all of the expected 750,000 kilowatt-hours of power generated each year to the Jets under a long-term power purchase agreement.
Under the arrangements, the Jets will face no upfront capital costs for the solar installation, and are expected to save tens of thousands of dollars each year on their electricity costs.
New York firm Syncarpha partnered with Evolution Energies LLC in developing the project, with the system designed and installed by New Jersey-based SunDurance Energy LLC.
Solar panels used in the project were made by Chinese firm Yingli Solar.
New Jersey-based independent power producer Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC, is to provide asset management services for the project.
The New York Jets’ move to generate their own solar power comes as professional sports franchises across America look to improve their own environmental records with clean energy projects (see this BrighterEnergy.org story).
Green
Thad Sheely, New York Jets’ Executive Vice President of Finance and Stadium Development, said the project was the “first of many” green initiatives planned for the team.
“We are proud to be green in color and also in deed,” Mr Sheely said. “We chose the right partners and are thrilled about what this installation will do for our organization, our community, and hopefully for inspiring the entire league.”
Work began at the Training Center in late June, and the project was generating power approximately eight weeks later.
We are proud to be green in color and also in deed” - Thad Sheely, NY Jets
The New York Jets’ project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 540 metric tons each year, with the equivalent environmental benefits to taking more than 100 cars off the road.
“We’re proud to have finished this project on-budget, and on-schedule, just in time for the NFL season,” said SunDurance Energy CEO, Al Bucknam.
“Designing and building a solar project that will stand the test of time requires the same commitment to execution excellence that is required for success in the NFL.”
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