{"id":19325,"date":"2021-01-28T15:30:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T15:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/news\/power-contract-signed-with-verizon-for-152-5mw-of-solar-in-indiana\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T17:55:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:55:40","slug":"power-contract-signed-with-verizon-for-152-5mw-of-solar-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/power-contract-signed-with-verizon-for-152-5mw-of-solar-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Power contract signed with Verizon for 152.5MW of solar in Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block-page-title bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h1 class=\"fg-color-gradient\">Power contract signed with Verizon for 152.5MW of solar in Indiana<\/h1>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n  \n\n\n<section class=\"banner-single position-relative\">\n  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12 px-0\">\n                <div class=\"position-relative w-100 h-100 aspect-ratio-banner object-fit-cover\">\n          <picture>\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29093514\/Power-contract-signed-with-Verizon-for-152.5MW-of-solar-in-Indiana-450x188.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29093514\/Power-contract-signed-with-Verizon-for-152.5MW-of-solar-in-Indiana-1000x417.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(max-width: 575px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29093514\/Power-contract-signed-with-Verizon-for-152.5MW-of-solar-in-Indiana-1000x417.jpg, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29093514\/Power-contract-signed-with-Verizon-for-152.5MW-of-solar-in-Indiana.jpg 2x\"\n                       sizes=\"auto, 100vw\"\n                       class=\"position-absolute w-100 h-100 left-0 top-0 object-fit-cover\"\n                       width=\"1920\"\n                       height=\"800\">\n                <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-695ef15202205 block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n    <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n        <span class=\"rich-text standard-text fg-color-navy\">\n          <h4><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Lightsource bp signed a power purchase agreement with Verizon for electricity from the Bellflower solar farm in Indiana, expected to be operational in 2022&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15235,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:[null,2,14281427],&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:[null,2,0],&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0}\uee10[null,25,{}]\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:48}\uee10[null,54,{}]\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:55}\uee10[null,62,{}]\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:83}\uee10[null,87,{}]\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:88}\uee10[null,112,{}]\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:113}\uee10[null,119,{}]\">Lightsource bp signed a power purchase agreement with Verizon for electricity from the Bellflower solar farm in Indiana, expected to be operational in 2022.<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Pollinator friendly solar farm<\/li>\n<li>Supports Verizon\u2019s long-term commitment to sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Indianapolis, IN January 28, 2021<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Lightsource bp today announced that it has entered into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Verizon Communications Inc. that will enable construction of a new 152.5 megawatt ac solar farm in Indiana, furthering Verizon\u2019s goal of being carbon neutral in its operations (scope 1 and 2) by 2035.<\/p>\n<p>The Bellflower solar farm, located about 40 miles east of Indianapolis in Henry and Rush Counties, is expected to become operational in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough their corporate sustainability commitment, Verizon is spurring development of clean and affordable energy sources in the U.S. that benefit us all,\u201d said Kevin Smith, CEO of Lightsource bp in the Americas. \u201cWorking together, we\u2019re reducing carbon emissions from electricity generation for the overall grid while delivering substantial local economic benefits. Adding initiatives to enhance local biodiversity further multiplies solar\u2019s contribution to preserving our planet for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLast year, Verizon issued its second $1 billion green bond, which will be used to fund long-term renewable energy purchase agreements \u2013 including this agreement with Lightsource bp \u2013 that support the construction of solar and wind facilities. These facilities will bring new renewable energy to the grids that power our networks,\u201d said James Gowen, Verizon\u2019s chief sustainability officer and vice president, supply chain operations. \u201cVerizon is committed to supporting the transition to a greener grid by making substantial investments in renewable energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Local economic development<\/h4>\n<p>Solar projects can help strengthen local rural economies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bellflower Solar is expected to generate $30 million in property tax revenue to Rush and Henry Counties over its life, benefitting local schools and other community public services.<\/li>\n<li>The project will create about 250 jobs during construction, with local labor and service requirements included in construction contracts.<\/li>\n<li>The operations budget for the project of $2.4 million each year will be primarily spent in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Dual use solar \u2013 maximizing benefits to the environment and community<\/h4>\n<p>An action plan is underway for Bellflower Solar that aims to enhance local biodiversity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The plan is to create a pollinator friendly solar farm, designed in collaboration with ecology experts to restore and conserve pollinator habitat.<\/li>\n<li>The project will be part of pioneering university research on the benefits of co-locating pollinator habitat and solar installations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-30\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards align block_acf-block-6945919c5af0e block bg-color-orange-3-percent\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h3 class=\"mb-35\">Related news <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div 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the 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm in Texas.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-toyota-enter-into-a-power-contract-in-texas\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14183109\/BPVC1093-Construction-Underway-At-Peacock-Solar-Farm-Texas_edit_m330646-1-aspect-ratio-315-195.png 703w, 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href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-wins-two-north-american-agrivoltaics-awards\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14162028\/Image-19-aspect-ratio-315-195-1200x743.jpg 1200w, 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two North American Agrivoltaics Awards: Solar Ranch of the Year and Champion of the Year.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-wins-two-north-american-agrivoltaics-awards\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 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