26 Jan Estes, Dynamic Energy Complete Solar Projects at Two New Jersey Terminals
Projects offset nearly 100% of their energy needs with rooftop solar
Richmond, VA – Estes, the largest, privately owned freight carrier in North America, and Dynamic Energy Solutions, LLC, a leading developer and installer of commercial and community solar projects, recently completed two rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations at Estes’ terminals in Lakewood and Pine Brook, New Jersey. Both installations offset nearly 100% of the energy demands for the facilities.
The total savings over a 25-year span is expected to surpass $1 million based on projected energy savings and future energy costs.
“The freight industry is incredibly energy intensive, and efforts like this help Estes offset expenses in this area, while furthering our investment in clean, sustainable energy sources,” said Webb Estes, president and COO. “Dynamic Energy has been a tremendous partner as we continue retrofitting our terminals with solar panels, lessening the impact energy prices have on our operations and profitability.”
The New Jersey terminals are the fourth and fifth solar installations Estes has completed with Dynamic Energy. Similar rooftop solar projects have been installed at Estes’ terminals in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, Elkton and Baltimore, Maryland, and Greensboro, North Carolina.
Additional projects are underway in Norfolk, Virginia and Joliet, Illinois. Altogether, the 2.4 MW portfolio is expected to generate approximately 1,667,000 kilowatt hours annually, offsetting approximately 1,180 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) or the equivalent of carbon sequestered by 1,400 acres of U.S. forests each year.
“It’s been a privilege to help Estes advance its sustainability initiatives through the use of solar energy,” said John Conley, president and CEO of Dynamic Energy. “The transportation and logistics sector accounts for roughly a third of the country’s energy consumption, and it’s critical more organizations like Estes take steps to offset their energy use through solar and other renewable energy sources.”
To learn more about Estes’ environmental stewardship efforts, visit https://www.estes-express.com/about/environmental-policies.
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About Estes Express Lines
Estes is the largest, privately owned freight carrier in North America. As an asset-based transportation provider with a global footprint, Estes always goes the extra mile to deliver reliable freight solutions and exceptional service that keep its customers coming back. Ethical and honest, with over 90 years of freight shipping expertise, Estes has worked through the decades to build a robust fleet and vast network of over 11,000 doors and 287 terminals nationwide. And the company’s comprehensive transportation solutions are backed by its continued investment in technology resources, as well as the support of over 20,000 fiercely committed employees. Estes offers comprehensive freight shipping solutions, including Less Than Truckload (LTL), Volume and Truckload, Time Critical Guaranteed, Custom Shipping and Logistics, and Final Mile.
