BP, one of the world's largest integrated energy companies, is looking beyond traditional energy choices. To help conserve the earth's precious resources, they focus on new, cleaner technologies - including solar. To date BP Solar's modules installed worldwide will offset more than 14 million metric tons of CO2 during their lifetime. That's the equivalent of planting more than five million acres of trees!

In 2007, BP America and the Capital Area Food Bank announced a $1 million donation of BP Solar panels and other equipment that will make CAFB's proposed new facility a local showcase of the latest solar technology. The solar system, which will be capable of generating 121.8 kW of clean electricity, will save more than 20 percent of CAFB's annual electricity bill

The annual monetary energy savings due to the use of theBP America and the Capital Area Food Bank today announced a $1 million donation of BP Solar panels and other equipment that will make CAFB's proposed new facility a local showcase of the latest solar technology.

The solar system, which will be capable of generating 121.8 kW of clean electricity, will save more than 20 percent of CAFB's annual electricity bill solar array is estimated to be $71,407. Considering CAFB calculates that $1 enables the Food Bank to provide three meals, the CAFB will be able to provide an estimated 214,221 more meals each year because of the new facility's energy savings. In addition to the more than 20 percent annual savings in energy expenses, the use of BP's solar panels will avoid CO2 emissions by nearly 87 tons annually, which is the equivalent of planting nearly 260 trees each year. The solar system will provide enough power for 43 percent of the building's total lighting needs, which includes lighting for the agency's distribution center, Kids Cafe area, volunteer room and staff break room