Our custom, sustainable solution includes:
- 500,000-kilowatt hours of renewable energy credits to avoid emissions generated from fossil fuel-based electricity used on course
- Renewable natural gas (RNG) to avoid emissions from the clubhouse’s natural gas appliances by integrating environmental credits from carbon neutral RNG captured from landfills
- Zero-emission, Moxion battery energy storage in Southern Company’s fan area, the SO Cool Zone and select hospitality areas
- 90% of golf carts are electric
- 11,000 gallons of renewable diesel (R99) replacing traditional diesel
- Battery-powered and solar-powered cell phone charging stations for fan use on course
- Electric Vehicle chargers in the East Lake Golf Club parking lot for player and patron use
- Renewable and recyclable materials in Southern Company’s Good Energy Pavilion fan experience
Results:
Sustainable solutions adding up to a big impact with 100% of the tournament’s energy usage from renewable sources, resulting in a fossil-based carbon emissions reduction of approximately 650,000 lbs of CO21 on the course, which is equivalent to 245 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles being driven for one year.
In 2022, 100% of the tournament’s energy usage was renewable, and our commitment to driving sustainability on course continues with our 2023 TOUR Championship.
