Notre Dame announces carbon reduction goals
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“This valuable partnership with Notre Dame is another positive step on our journey to creating a cleaner, brighter energy future with our communities,” said Lisa Barton, executive vice president and chief operating officer, AEP. “AEP recently announced our commitment to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. Projects like the St. Joseph Solar Farm help us deliver the reliable and affordable energy our customers expect.”
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The St. Joseph Solar Farm is the largest solar endeavor for Notre Dame, which collaborated on the large-scale project.
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“Notre Dame is pleased to collaborate with Indiana Michigan Power on this significant solar energy project. Our commitment to sustainability reflects our Catholic mission and values and recognizes the link between environmental sustainability and the University’s future,” said Rev. John I Jenkins, C.S.C, president of the University of Notre Dame. “It’s important to w
GRANGER, Indiana (WBND) A new 20-megawatt solar farm, the size of 30 football fields, was unveiled in Granger Thursday.
The “St. Joseph Solar Farm,” completed in March of this year, is so big, it can power close to 3,000 homes every year.
State and local officials were on hand and were excited to see the renewable energy site go online.
“It’s incumbent upon us to seek ways in which we can live together, in a healthier, safer, more sustainable, renewable environment. And that’s what that project represents to me,” Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Couch said.
“We want to make St. Joseph County and the city of south bend a place where folks come and want to build projects that will continue to build our renewable energy resources here in the county, St. Joseph County Commissioner Andy Kostielney added.