Performance Monitoring
OHLONE COLLEGE
Environmental Benefits for Ohlone College
To date, this system’s solar-generated electricity has reduced emissions of carbon dioxide by over 1,087 tons. These emissions reductions are equivalent to planting nearly 224 acres of trees or not driving 2,271,331 miles.*
Air Quality Improvements
NOx - Smog
594 pounds of avoided Nitrogen Oxides from the atmosphere
SOx - Acid Rain
102 pounds of avoided Sulfur Oxides from the atmosphere
CO2
1,087 tons of avoided Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere
 
Savings Equivalents
Planting Trees
Equivalent to planting 224 acres of trees
Removing Cars
Equivalent to removing 192 cars from the roads for a year, or not driving a total of 2,271,331 miles
   
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