Disney has reaffirmed their company wide commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the future.
What’s Happening:
- As part of Disney’s long-term goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, a new solar facility opened last year near Walt Disney World.
- The new solar facility is capable of powering two Disney theme parks, which will reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by more than 52,000 metric tons.
- As stated in the graphic above, the environmental impact of the new facility is the equivalent of removing 9,300 cars from the roads each year.
- The new facility takes up 270-acres, providing 50+-megawatts of solar power, harnessing the full power of the Sunshine State.
- It was built in collaboration with the Reedy Creek Improvement District and Origis Energy USA.
- The new facility joins other company efforts that include:
- The popular “Hidden Mickey” solar array at Walt Disney World.
- Rooftop solar facilities at Disney’s Burbank Studio lot and corporate headquarters.
- A solar rooftop parking system at the Glendale Grand Central Creative Campus.
- Geothermal energy efforts at Disneyland Paris.
- Solar powered water heaters at Castaway Cay.
- Solar panels that power Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure.