Since 2009, we have been working toward achieving our goal of net zero emissions by 2040. To continue making strides, two new solar sites are now at Best Buy locations in New York and California that will provide renewable, clean energy for the local community and help reduce our carbon footprint.
These solar projects are part of our broader goal to reduce our environmental impact and drive the circular economy, a system that promotes using fewer new natural resources and keeping products and materials in use as long as possible.
“These new solar projects are just another way we are investing in the future for our employees and the communities we serve,” said Tim Dunn, Best Buy’s head of environmental sustainability. “We already cut carbon emissions in our operations by 74% since 2009 and are excited to keep making strides toward reducing our carbon emissions across our operations.”
The new solar sites are joining our existing solar projects in South Carolina, Michigan, California and Texas.
Here’s a look at our new solar projects:
Best Buy Solar Garden (Long Island City, NY)
The Best Buy Long Island City store is our first brick-and-mortar to host a rooftop community solar garden. As the host site, the solar panels generate approximately 461,800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each year that will bring clean energy to the local community. The rooftop solar system is sized at 371.8 kilowatts (kW-DC) and will produce enough energy to power approximately 44 homes and businesses annually. The energy generated by the system will be sent to the local grid and then allocated to subscribers through a third party-managed community solar program.
Best Buy Solar Field (Dinuba, CA)
We also have a new solar field at our distribution center in Dinuba that generates approximately 5.87 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each year. This solar field will power the equivalent of 559 homes. The energy generated by the system will help power the distribution center, reducing our energy usage.
Best Buy continues to take action to do better for the planet, our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Read more about Best Buy’s sustainability efforts.