JARGON PEPPER

Solar-Powered Warehouses: The Future of Logistics Energy

Here's a bitter pill to swallow: The average 500,000 sq.ft. warehouse guzzles enough electricity annually to power 1,200 homes. That's according to 2023 EPA data showing logistics facilities account for 13% of commercial energy consumption in the U.S. alone. But wait – there's hope. Solar arrays covering just 15% of roof space could slash energy bills by 40%, according to National Renewable Energy Lab models.