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    University of Denver and Pivot Energy Developing 23 MW of On-Campus Solar and Off-Site Net Metering Solar Projects

    April 26, 2024
    The University will utilize the renewable energy generated from the projects to offset campus electricity consumption and help achieve its carbon neutrality goals by 2030
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    The University of Denver (DU) and Pivot Energy, a US-based renewable energy provider, have partnered to develop 23 MW of on-campus solar and off-site net metering solar clean energy projects. 

    The solar installations will be owned and operated by Pivot Energy, and the University will utilize the renewable energy generated from the projects to offset campus electricity consumption and help achieve its carbon neutrality goals by 2030.

    In total, Pivot Energy will develop seven projects. One project will be a 1.2 MW on-site solar system at the Ritchie Center, producing 10% of the University's energy consumption. 

    The remaining six projects will be off-site net metering solar projects totaling 22.2 MW, which will produce enough clean energy to eliminate 100% of the University's Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. The projects - located in Larimer, Adams, Mesa, and Weld Counties - will take up to 36 months to complete and will used for student learning opportunities that will advance the clean energy workforce. 

    "By utilizing on-campus solar and off-site net metering, DU is establishing itself as a leader in higher education in sustainability and advancing the clean energy workforce," said Mat Elmore, SVP of Strategic Accounts at Pivot Energy.

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