POWERHOME Solar developed a partnership with NC State University Athletics to install solar panels at Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack football team. This installation marks POWERHOME’s first at an academic institution.
In early 2020, the solar panels will be installed on the southern end of the nearly 58,000-seat stadium, atop the Wendell H. Murphy Center. The solar panels will help reduce the university’s grid energy use and overall carbon footprint.
“NC State Athletics is committed to [being] a leader in sustainability through decreasing our energy consumption,” said John Portland, senior associate athletics director/facilities, operations & capital projects. “We are excited to partner with POWERHOME, an organization that aligns with our energy savings initiatives, to help us educate Wolfpack fans about the simplicity and benefits of solar energy.”
NC State’s 2017-2022 Sustainability Strategic Plan includes modeling sustainability through efficient, innovative facilities and operations that educate the campus community and improve the quality of life. This initial solar panel installation falls directly in line with the plan and lays the groundwork for future renewable energy projects.
“We appreciate the opportunity to support NC State in its ongoing sustainability initiatives, and we are honored that university leadership trusted us to add solar power to Carter-Finley Stadium,” said Jayson Waller, CEO of POWERHOME. “We hope to encourage thousands of Wolfpack fans to consider renewable energy and think more about the environment.”
POWERHOME sees significant opportunity to help collegiate and professional sports teams save money on their electric bills, reduce their environmental impact and build stronger, healthier communities, the company said in a press release.
Wolfpack Sports Properties secured the new POWERHOME relationship on behalf of the university. Wolfpack Sports Properties is the local Learfield IMG College team dedicated to representing NC State and overseeing the comprehensive athletics multimedia rights relationship.
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