Bovis Lend Lease Purchases Green Power

Bovis Lend Lease Chicago has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership and is purchasing over four million kilowatt-hours of green power annually, meeting 67% of its purchased electricity.

Green power electricity is produced from renewable resources including wind, solar, geothermal, biogas, biomass and low-impact hydro, which generate electricity with a net zero increase in carbon dioxide emissions.


“This is a huge honor and we are proud to be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,” said Robert J. Davis, Vice President, Technical Services, Bovis Lend Lease Chicago. “The Chicago office is committed to developing partnerships, alliances and opportunities that engage our clients in a manner that is consistent with the best available solutions. Part of the Bovis Lend Lease culture is the development of safe and sustainable construction practices. The use of green electricity during construction is a unique opportunity to demonstrate that commitment and also sends a message to others across the U.S. that supporting clean sources of electricity is a sound business decision and an important choice in reducing climate risk.”

Bovis Lend Lease Upstate New York has also committed to purchasing clean, renewable energy equal to 100 percent of its energy use; the clean energy choice will be supplied by wind energy marketer and developer Community Energy.

“We’re proud to step up as a leader in our industry, and to do our part for the environment. Our customers recognize and value the commitment we’ve made to a safe and secure energy future. It’s pleasing to know that our day to day operations are now being powered by clean, renewable energy. We hope others will follow our lead and make the choice as well,” said Mark Balling Senior Vice President/ Principal-in-Charge, Bovis Lend Lease Upstate New York.