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Will the Defense Department install solar panels on the Pentagon?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department will install solar panels on the Pentagon, part of the Biden administration's plan to promote clean energy and “reestablish the federal government as a sustainability leader.”

Will the Pentagon install rooftop solar?

The US Department of Defense will install rooftop solar on the Pentagon as part of the Biden administration's plan to “reestablish the federal government as a sustainability leader.” In addition to rooftop solar panels, the Pentagon will also install a heat-recovery heat pump system and solar thermal panels to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Will the Pentagon install solar panels in 2023?

The Pentagon is seen on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) The Pentagon will install solar panels, part of the first round of $250 million of awards to improve renewable energy at federal buildings, the Energy Department confirmed Wednesday.

Are solar panels a good option for the Pentagon?

Because of the Pentagon's “relatively congested air space” outside Washington, solar panels were the best option for clean energy, he said. The building is a nationally registered historic landmark, so officials will work with local officials to ensure the panels meet all requirements.

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