GRP|WEGMAN

Delaware, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is proud to partner with GRP|WEGMAN on what will be Ohio higher education's most ambitious carbon reduction and onsite solar energy project ever undertaken! This revolutionary 6-megawatt solar photovoltaic system with 2-megawatt battery storage will reduce OWU's carbon emissions from electrical use by an impressive 82%, setting a new standard for sustainability in higher education across Ohio.

As OWU President Matt vandenBerg noted in his recent announcement, "OWU will join the vanguard of American universities in onsite renewable energy production, energy stewardship, and environmental innovation – all while saving tens of millions of dollars and addressing significant planned maintenance."

What makes this partnership truly special:

• Zero capital outlay required from the university
• 8.2 million kilowatt hours of clean energy generated annually
• Protection from rising utility costs
• Creation of a "living laboratory" for hands-on student learning

At GRP|WEGMAN, we believe in creating innovative solutions that demonstrate how organizations can take bold action on sustainability while investing wisely in infrastructure improvements. Ohio Wesleyan is showing what's possible when vision meets execution. Stay tuned as this historic 200-acre campus transforms into a solar powerhouse!

https://www.owu.edu/about/new-initiatives/solar-energy-project/

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