Argonne’s renewable energy consumption goal is to achieve 7.5% of the site’s annual electricity consumption from renewable sources. A double credit for the savings can be taken if the energy is produced on-site. In addition to the overall energy reduction requirement, the site should have at least one renewable energy generating system by FY2010. Argonne has exceeded this goal with the installation of a 95 kW solar array, a 10 kW wind turbine and several combined wind- and solar-powered streetlights. Additional renewable energy efforts are also underway.
Renewables
Argonne's renewable energy consumption goal is to achieve 7.5% of the site’s annual electricity consumption from renewable sources.
The U.S. Department of Energy also requires every one of its sites to have at least one renewable energy generating system by FY2010. Argonne has exceeded this goal with the installation of a 109 kW solar array, a 10 kW wind turbine and several combined wind- and solar-powered streetlights.
Additional renewable energy efforts are also underway.
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