Solar Energy Projects for Sustainability & Community - Uptime Logistics

<p>Today on Uptime Logistics, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-draper-35246b9'>Doug Draper</a> of <a href='https://www.acmedistribution.com/'>ACME Distribution</a> and the <a href='https://www.denvertransportation.org/'>Denver Transportation Club</a> dives into the world of renewable energy development - specifically business-driven and community solar projects. To help explore this topic, Doug is joined by expert guest Jonathan Rogers. Jonathan is the Renewable Energy Specialist working with <a href='https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Climate-Action-Sustainability-Resiliency'>Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency</a>.</p> <p>They discuss the role of cities as major centers of energy consumption - and therefore cities as major contributors to energy related emissions. This highlights the important opportunity cities have to partner with stakeholders such as businesses and nonprofits. Together, they can collaboratively lead the way with policies, incentives, programs, and education designed to improve sustainable energy production and access. Denver is a leading advocate and example to look to as more cities are looking to transition to the future of reliable, affordable, and carbon-free energy systems.</p> <p>The conversation ranges from the types of solar power generation, battery storage technology, and the electification of buildings and transportation systems. For companies like CAP Logistics, on-site solar is a great option for commercial buidlings with the available roof space to install solar panels. Another exciting project Jonathan shares invloves a city partnership with<a href='https://www.denverpost.com/2022/06/19/denver-botanic-gardens-proposed-projects-at-chatfield-farms'> Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farm</a> building a four-acre site that produces 1.2 megawatts of solar energy - enough for over 250 homes in need above and beyond the entire electrical needs of the farm itself. Studies show