NY's Largest Rooftop Solar: Open to Subscribers
- Medline Industries completed the largest rooftop solar project in New York, a 7.2-MW community solar project funded by $8 million of private and public investment. This project is estimated to benefit 600 residents and create 266 new jobs. PowerFlex CEO commends Medline’s commitment to sustainability.
Medline Industries recently completed the largest rooftop solar project in New York on its 1.3 million-ft2 Montgomery distribution center. The 7.2-MW community solar project was funded by $5 million in private investment from PowerFlex and $3 million in support from NYSERDA. The project is estimated to provide up to 10% monthly savings for approximately 600 residents who subscribe to the system. In exchange for a commitment to create 266 new jobs, Empire State Development awarded Medline up to $10 million in Excelsior Jobs Tax Credits. PowerFlex CEO Raphael Declercq commented on the project, praising Medline’s commitment to sustainability. This project follows another 6.7-MW solar project built atop Medline’s Massachusetts distribution center, also developed by PowerFlex.
What Benefits Did Medline Gain From Its Largest NY Solar Project?
- Medline's New York solar project will provide a 10% monthly savings to approximately 600 subscribers.
- The project was funded by $5 million in private investment from PowerFlex and $3 million in support from NYSERDA.
- Medline also received up to $10 million in Excelsior Jobs Tax Credits from Empire State Development for creating 266 new jobs.
- The project is expected to offset 25% of the energy used in Medline’s facilities.
- PowerFlex CEO Raphael Declercq praised Medline’s commitment to sustainability.
- The project follows another 6.7-MW solar project built atop Medline’s Massachusetts distribution center, also developed by PowerFlex.