D&H Distributing opens solar park in Harrisburg

D&H Distributing announced the opening of a 5-acre solar park within the walking track at its corporate headquarters in Harrisburg. 

A provider of technology solutions across North America, D&H Distributing recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at its headquarters. D&H’s co-presidents and executive leaders delivered remarks on the impact of the solar park and the collaborative effort behind it. 

“D&H holds a long-standing pledge to investing in environmentally conscious and sustainable business practices,” D&H Co-President Michael Schwab said in a statement. “We utilize energy-efficient solutions and methods across our corporate offices and distribution hubs, and actively source available green certified technologies. Now, with the launch of the new solar park, we further our dedication to clean energy, sustainability and innovation.” 

Developed in partnership with Coral Reef Partners, a commercial solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) based in Hershey, and DCE Solar, a market leading solar racking manufacturer based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the solar park will offset D&H’s energy use with clean, renewable energy, per a release. 

“At D&H, we continually undertake measures that cement our dedication to reducing energy consumption,” said Dan Schwab, D&H co-President. “Over the last 15 years, we have ordered nearly 150 million green products, enabling the long-term success of our partners and the sustainability of our environment. By launching our new solar park, we continue to deliver on our pledge to go green – today, tomorrow, and for future generations to come.” 

A family-owned business in Central Pennsylvania for 107 years, D&H supports regional energy independence through this solar park. By introducing solar energy at its corporate headquarters, the company looks to reduce energy costs, ultimately resulting in a smaller carbon footprint.

“This solar park is among the larger community-scale systems in the region, designed to deliver clean, renewable energy directly to the D&H facilities,” said William Hines, project manager at Coral Reef Partners. “Covering approximately 5 acres and incorporating 3,888 modules, the system has the capacity to offset a significant portion of the company’s energy use. The successful completion reflects both the resilience of the team and the expanding role of solar energy in supporting regional energy independence.”