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Long Beach Airport’s new solar canopies are poised to generate renewable energy that will meet approximately 70% of LGB’s electrical demand

Long Beach celebrates Earth Day with new solar canopies at airport

A gloomy morning did not stop Long Beach from celebrating Earth Day and the expansion of solar energy in the city.

Officials celebrated the installation of solar canopies on top of the parking structures at the Long Beach Airport on Monday, April 22.

“It’s not every Earth Day that we get to unveil these incredible solar projects,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “This is a part of a larger effort that we’ve undergone over the past more than five years to expand solar all across our city.”

Richardson added: “We embrace renewable energy, this project highlights a creative approach to achieving meaningful progress and practically mitigating climate change.”

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Source: Press-Telegram

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CDCR on track to produce a quarter of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2025

SACRAMENTO– As we celebrate Earth Day, set aside annually to demonstrate support for environmental protection, raise awareness, and work to protect the planet, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is doing its part.

“Earth Day is marked by more than a billion people around the world. CDCR is working to minimize its impact on the environment with a multi-faceted energy and sustainability program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve water, and reduce its overall carbon footprint,” CDCR Secretary Kathleen Allison said.

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Source: CDCR

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