DSD Earns Supplier Sustainability Award from Verizon

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — May 11, 2021 — Distributed Solar Development (DSD), a leading commercial and industrial solar developer, operator, and asset owner, announced today it was selected as a winner of Verizon’s 2021 Supplier Sustainability Award.

“Verizon is leading the way with a strong vision for sustainability and has demonstrated its commitment to reducing its climate impact through action”

Erik Schiemann, CEO of DSD, holding the Verizon 2021 Supplier Sustainability Award.
Erik Schiemann, CEO of DSD, holding the Verizon 2021 Supplier Sustainability Award.

To date, DSD has installed 7.38MW of canopy, rooftop, and ground mount solar solutions at seven Verizon locations across California, Florida, and Georgia, with another 4MW in development at sites in New Jersey and New York.

“Verizon is leading the way with a strong vision for sustainability and has demonstrated its commitment to reducing its climate impact through action,” says Eric Pollock, Chief Commercial Officer at DSD. “We are honored to be recognized for our part in helping to bring Verizon closer to its ambitious renewable energy goals and look forward to growing the relationship moving forward.”

About DSD Renewables

DSD Renewables (DSD) is transforming the way organizations harness clean energy while building a more sustainable future. With unparalleled capabilities including development, structured financing, project acquisition and long-term asset ownership, DSD accelerates the deployment of renewable energy resources and creates significant value for our commercial, industrial, and municipal customers and partners. Backed by world-leading financial partners like BlackRock Real Assets and rooted in our founding at GE, our team brings a distinct combination of ingenuity, rigor, and accountability to every project we manage, acquire, own, and maintain. To learn more, visit DSDRenewables.com and connect with us on LinkedInTwitter, and Facebook.

Media Contacts

Meghan Gainer
VP Marketing & Communications, DSD Renewables
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P. 518-369-3692

Christian Rizzo
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