October is Energy Action Month

USPS is using solar energy to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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Some USPS facilities in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington, DC, are using solar power generators that are owned, operated and maintained by third-party providers to meet their energy needs.

October 1, 2026 The Postal Service is highlighting its increasing use of solar energy during October’s Energy Action Month, a federal government initiative that promotes sustainability and efficiency. The Postal Service uses power purchase agreements, or PPAs, to provide solar power for some facilities and to avoid significant upfront costs. These PPAs provide competitively priced … Read more

Postal Bulletin: October is Energy Action Month

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October is Energy Action Month, which is a time to remind Postal Service™ employees and customers to commit to action, conserve energy, and promote efficiency. On Thursday, October 24, 2019, the United States Postal Service® will have an Energy Action Month event at Headquarters in Washington, DC, in the Hall of Flags, from 11 a.m. … Read more