Hertz is continuing its solar power programme with the construction of two new solar installation sites this year.
Phase two of the project will see the new locations, at New York’s JFK and Newark airport, generate more than 800,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy and save 581tones of carbon emissions annually.
“Expanding our solar facilities is part of Hertz’s ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices,” said Mark Frissora, Hertz’s Chairman & CEO. “We have taken a number of steps over the past year to fulfill our goal of leading the travel industry in renewable energy production and utilising energy best practices across our operations. With this latest expansion, Hertz will increase its renewable energy generation while continuing to reduce costs companywide.”
In 2011, Hertz installed solar systems at seven car and equipment rental locations in the US. In total, the company will produce more than 3.1 million kilowatt hours of solar energy, saving 2,138 metric tonnes of carbon emissions annually – equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions generated from electricity use in 267 homes.
