On Tuesday, October 26, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, Bank of America and Ameresco, Inc. showcased what is believed to be the largest “behind the meter” solar project west of Ohio and the progress and innovation around efforts to increase renewable energy usage and reduce carbon emissions.
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Bank of America’s corporate offices in Chandler, which house more than 3,000 bank employees, now features nearly 10,000 solar modules which offset approximately 60% of the campus’ total annual electricity demand. The installations feature solar arrays on building rooftops and covered carports, Electric Vehicle charging stations, a solar-powered ATM and solar powered benches where employees and visitors can charge personal devices such as smart phones and tablets.
“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,” said Mark O’Grady, Real Estate Portfolio Management Executive at Bank of America. “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.”
Work on the project began in November 2020 and was completed in August 2021.
