General Motors Joins Solar Energy Industries Association
General Motors has announced that it has joined the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), joining other renewable energy advocates to support a stronger U.S. solar industry.
Last year, the American automaker was rated as the top automotive solar user in the United States and ranked 13th among other companies that make significant use of solar power in their day-to-day operations. Solar deployment has been an integral part of GM’s global sustainability practices and has several solar installations throughout the U.S.
At its Toledo Ohio Transmission Plant, the 1.8MW rooftop solar array is expected to generate 3 percent of the plant’s electric consumption. The array on the rooftop of GM’s White Marsh plant near Baltimore generates nearly 6 percent of the plant’s electric consumption. Last year, GM’s solar arrays generated enough electricity to power 800 homes and that number is expected to double this year.
“Part of our renewable energy goal as a company involves helping other organizations learn how to successfully implement renewable energy strategies,” said Rob Threlkeld, renewable energy manager for GM. “Joining SEIA enables us to reach a pool of like-minded companies committed to making solar energy a significant energy source.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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