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

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