BXP, Inc., a developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces, announced that its solar PV canopy project in Reston, Virginia, has achieved commercial operation.

BXP developed the project through a partnership with energy solutions provider Ameresco.

The 1.3-MW solar photovoltaic system is expected to provide an estimated 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy annually, benefiting BXP’s Reston Town Center facility. This initiative offers cost-savings through competitive energy pricing, bolsters energy security and reduces dependence on the electric grid.

“Ameresco has been a critical partner in the delivery of impactful solar projects,” said Ben Myers, senior vice president of sustainability at BXP. “This project required overcoming several economic, technical, and logistical hurdles. Ameresco’s commitment to the project, creativity, and proficiency in developing on-site, clean energy in the context of the bustling Reston Town Center, was essential in making this project a success.”

The behind-the-meter project was completed at the end of 2024, and the system is mounted atop a parking garage. This innovative use of space not only increases the covered parking capacity but also transforms the garage into a megawatt-scale renewable energy plant.