Performance Monitoring
SAS INSTITUTE
Environmental Benefits for SAS Institute
To date, this system’s solar-generated electricity has reduced emissions of carbon dioxide by over 2,856 tons. These emissions reductions are equivalent to planting nearly 589 acres of trees or not driving 5,967,546 miles.*
Air Quality Improvements
NOx - Smog
7,228 pounds of avoided Nitrogen Oxides from the atmosphere
SOx - Acid Rain
34,093 pounds of avoided Sulfur Oxides from the atmosphere
CO2
2,856 tons of avoided Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere
 
Savings Equivalents
Planting Trees
Equivalent to planting 589 acres of trees
Removing Cars
Equivalent to removing 503 cars from the roads for a year, or not driving a total of 5,967,546 miles
   
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