Howard University Welcomes Solar to Its Campus in Partnership With Volt Energy
Howard University Welcomes Solar to Its Campus in Partnership With Volt Energy
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 20, 2024 / U.S. Bank:
美國合衆銀行：
U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance provided $2.92 million in equity
美國合衆銀行影響金融爲該項目提供了292萬美元的股權投資。
According to Volt, the solar projects are expected to generate nearly 35,000 megawatt hours of solar energy - which will avert more than 23,000 metric tons of carbon.
Volt表示，這些太陽能項目預計將產生近35,000兆瓦時的太陽能電能，相當於防止超過23,000公噸的碳排放。
Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog
最初發佈於U.S.銀行公司博客上
The future is even brighter at Howard University in Washington, D.C., now that solar photovoltaic systems are installed on six campus buildings. Led by Volt Energy and partially financed by U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, the roof-mounted solar systems are on the Blackburn Center, Burr Gymnasium, Locke Hall, the School of Business and School of Engineering buildings, as well on top of a carport canopy at the university's law school.
位於華盛頓特區的霍華德大學的未來更加光明，因爲該校的6棟建築上都安裝了光伏太陽能系統。由Volt Energy領導並部分獲得美國合衆銀行影響金融的資金支持，這些屋頂安裝的太陽能系統分別位於Blackburn Center，Burr Gymnasium，Locke Hall，商學院和工程學院樓及大學法學院的停車場雨篷頂部。
"The Howard Forward strategic plan has effectively cultivated a culture of sustainability on campus. Through collaborative partnerships with Volt Energy, and support from U.S. Bank, we are poised to elevate our achievements by establishing a dedicated energy grid," said Howard University Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Tashni Dubroy. "Embracing clean energy solutions not only enables cost savings, but it also facilitates a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This initiative represents a crucial step in addressing the historical burden of environmental injustices disproportionately affecting communities of color."
霍華德大學執行副校長兼首席運營官Tashni Dubroy博士表示：“霍華德向前戰略計劃在校園內培育了可持續性文化。通過與Volt Energy的合作伙伴關係以及美國銀行的支持 ，我們將通過建立專用能源網格，來提升我們的成就。擁抱清潔能源解決方案不僅可以實現成本節約，而且還可以顯著降低碳排放。這項倡議是解決環境不公的歷史負擔的關鍵一步，而環境不公影響機會不均的人口群體。”
Volt Energy is a Black-led renewable energy developer and independent power producer. The company's Co-Founder Gilbert G. Campbell III said, "We express our deep gratitude to U.S. Bank for their grant and tax equity investment, enabling our firm to become long-term owners of Howard's 1.7 Megawatt (MW) solar project. As a Howard alumni, I am thrilled to provide clean solar energy to buildings across the campus. It is paramount for our company that students witness the benefits of clean energy and understand how they can build wealth in the clean energy economy."
Volt Energy是一家黑人領導的可再生能源開發商和獨立發電製造商。公司聯合創始人Gilbert G. Campbell III表示：“我們感謝美國銀行的補助和稅收資本投資，使我們的公司成爲霍華德大學1.7兆瓦（MW）太陽能項目的長期所有者。作爲一名霍華德的校友，我很高興爲全校各建築物提供清潔的太陽能。對於我們的公司而言，學生目睹清潔能源的好處並了解如何在清潔能源經濟中積累財富至關重要。”
Impact Finance is one of the most active renewable energy investors in the nation, providing needed capital for solar, battery storage and wind projects.
影響金融是全國最活躍的可再生能源投資者之一，爲太陽能、電池儲存和風力項目提供所需的資金。
Impact Finance committed $2.92 million in equity to the project and provided strategic and technical support throughout the deal. Additionally, DC Green Bank financed the project with a construction loan and is in the process of closing on permanent debt financing.
影響金融在該項目中承諾提供292萬美元的股本投資，並在整個交易過程中提供戰略和技術支持。此外，DC綠色銀行提供了施工貸款並正在進行永久債務融資。
"We share Volt's passion for equitable outcomes in solar," said Darren Van't Hof, who serves as Impact Finance's managing director of environmental finance. "It's great to see our dedicated teams work through the financing and implementation of renewable energy projects and achieve these rewarding results for the university."
環境融資負責人Darren Van't Hof說：“我們與Volt共同熱衷於太陽能的公平結果。看到我們專門的團隊通過可再生能源項目的資金和實施取得了這些有益的成果，真是太好了。”
Impact Finance is one of the most active renewable energy investors in the nation, providing needed capital for solar, battery storage, and wind projects. The U.S. Bank subsidiary has invested more than $18.9 billion in tax equity; provided capital that has supported the deployment of 24.70 gigawatts of renewable generating capacity; and has a $956.6 million renewable energy loan commitment as of the end of first quarter 2024.
影響金融是全國最活躍的可再生能源投資者之一，爲太陽能、電池儲存和風力項目提供所需的資金。這家美國銀行子公司已投資超過189億美元的稅收資本；提供了支持24.7千兆瓦的可再生髮電能力的資金；截至2024年第一季度，其可再生能源貸款承諾爲9.566億美元。
"I see sustainability for this university as something that everyone partakes in and care about," said Kimora Oliver, a student sustainability leader. "HUSA Sustainability has been trying to bring it to the forefront of students minds through both events and projects. We want people to think of sustainability as something other than just climate change. We want people to know that they can be sustainable on campus and that there's a place for people who are interested in the environment. Although it's taking a lot, we are working with the university on bigger projects like recycling infrastructure as well as composting."
“我認爲可持續發展對於這所大學是每個人都參與並關心的事情，”可持續性領袖Kimora Oliver說。 “HUSA可持續性一直試圖通過活動和項目將其置於學生的首要位置。我們希望人們將可持續性視爲與氣候變化不同的事物。我們希望人們知道他們可以在校園內實現可持續發展，並且對環境感興趣的人有自己的去處。雖然天仍有些大，但我們與大學合作開展了更大的項目，例如回收基礎設施和堆肥。”
According to Volt, the solar projects are expected to generate nearly 35,000 megawatt hours of solar energy - which will avert more than 23,000 metric tons of carbon.
Volt表示，這些太陽能項目預計將產生近35,000兆瓦時的太陽能電能，相當於防止超過23,000公噸的碳排放。
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