On Tuesday, in the course of current trade, Shares of SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR), dropped -0.76% to $32.53.
SunPower Corporation, declared a contract to design and build 22 megawatts of solar power systems at 27 district sites. According to data offered by The Solar Foundation, the agreement is the largest contracted commitment to solar power by any school district in the U.S. Once the systems are operational in 2016, the district estimates that it will achieve $80 million in savings in electricity costs over 25 years.
“As a result of the SunPower systems, Kern High School District will significantly reduce the percentage of our budget allocated for electricity, allowing us to enhance academic and extracurricular programs and plan additional facility upgrades,” said Dr. Scott Cole, Associate Superintendent of the Business Division for KHSD. “SunPower’s deep experience working with school districts is as important as the long-term performance of its technology. We’re looking forward to generating on-site emission-free solar power to support our operations and our community.”
SunPower Corporation designs, manufactures, and delivers solar systems to residential, commercial, and utility-scale power plant customers worldwide. The company offers solar power components, counting panels, balance of system components, and inverters.
During an Afternoon trade, Shares of Servicemaster Global Holdings Inc (NYSE:SERV), climbed 0.32% to $34.79.
Some of the nation’s best collegiate golfers will be paired with local golf enthusiasts in a unique tournament format that has raised over $2.2 million for local charities since its inception.
The 2015 ServiceMaster Restore Collegiate Players Tour, presented by State Farm, is an eight-city event that starts this month. The tour provides a venue for top collegiate men and women golfers to compete during the summer months. Local golfers can sign up to take part alongside the collegiate players, and all the proceeds from the local tournament are donated to local charities.
“This tour is a great way to create excellent summer competition for these aspiring young players and local amateurs, and it’s a great way to raise funds for local charities,” said Gary Bauer, chief operating officer for ServiceMaster Restore, a business unit of ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (SERV). “ServiceMaster Restore has been a sponsor for 10 years and we are honored to support the Collegiate Players Tour.
“Our services assist home and business owners get back on their feet when the unpredictable happens. We’re thrilled to support many non-profit groups that have the same aim.”
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. provides residential and commercial services in the United States. It operates in three segments: Terminix, American Home Shield, and the Franchise Services Group.
Finally, AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL), gained 0.64% Tuesday.
Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States, is ranked No. 9 in Newsweek’s 2015 Green Rankings for the U.S. 500 and No. 16 for the Global 500. The U.S. 500 comprises of the 500 largest publicly traded companies headquartered in the U.S. by market capitalization as of December 31, 2014. The Global 500 comprises of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the world by market capitalization as of December 31, 2014.
“We are extremely proud of this recognition from Newsweek, as we understand our responsibility to minimize our impact on the environment,” Aflac Vice President and Employee Green Committee Chairman Alfred Blackmar said. “Being a conscientious member of our ecosystem entails a company-wide effort to be responsible and accountable. From the board of directors to the newest members of our organization, we strive to be a leading example of sustainability in our community.”
Aflac Incorporated, through its partner, American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, provides supplemental health and life insurance products. It operates through two segments, Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S.
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