CHICAGO, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Dynegy today announced that it has entered into a
multi-year partnership with Chicago's iconic Willis Tower to provide 100% renewable
electricity to the Tower.
"Sustainability is a top priority as we transform Willis Tower into a market-leading work
environment," said David Moore,
senior vice president and portfolio director, EQ Office. "Our
partnership with Dynegy is one of the many ways we're continuing
our commitment to co-creating sustainable experiences in and around
Willis Tower, and we're proud to
further EQ's mission of making smart, green choices that improve
the space around us."
The contract with Dynegy ensures that 100% of Willis Tower's electricity comes from wind power
via renewable energy credits and also ensures that costs to
tenants remain consistent. The deal was signed as the 110-story
urban destination undergoes the biggest restorative project in
its history. As part of the transformation, EQ has made
significant energy, sustainability and comfort upgrades throughout
the building, leading Willis Tower to achieve the U.S. Green
Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Platinum certification. Willis Tower is the largest building in the
U.S. to have earned this prestigious ranking.
"For Dynegy, understanding this customer's bold commitment to
sustainability and its sweeping vision for the future was key to
developing business solutions, and ultimately, a partnership," said
Gabe Castro, senior vice president
of business markets for Dynegy. "Dynegy is proud to power the
historic Willis Tower and serve the
millions of people who work and visit there each year, and to
provide clean, reliable electricity to the businesses and tenants
of this Chicago landmark."
In addition to powering Willis
Tower, Dynegy is also the Official and Exclusive Energy
Provider for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley
Field. The company understands the unique operational needs
of buildings that draw visitors on this scale and is committed to
creating tailored solutions that work for each of its
customers.
About Dynegy
For over 30 years, Dynegy has helped
millions of Americans throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and
Midwest power their homes and businesses. Dynegy delivers simple,
price-protected electricity plans for residential, municipal
aggregation, commercial and industrial customers alike. Dynegy is
committed to the communities it serves and gives back through local
partnerships. Visit dynegy.com for more. Dynegy is a subsidiary of
Vistra (NYSE: VST).
About Willis
Tower
Located at 233 S. Wacker Drive in the heart of
downtown Chicago, Willis Tower is an urban destination and
state-of-the-art workplace that welcomes prominent businesses
ranging from law firms to large airline corporations to insurance
companies. Standing 1,450 feet and 110 stories tall, Willis Tower has the region's most breathtaking
views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Willis
Tower's Skydeck attracts more than 1.7 million visitors each
year with its inviting hospitality and memorable experiences. In
early 2017, Blackstone and EQ
Office announced plans for the biggest restorative transformation
project in the building's 47-year history. The $500 million renovation project now underway
includes the addition of Catalog, a more than 300,000 square-feet
curated dining, entertainment and community experience, as well as
a 30,000 square-feet outdoor deck and garden, evolving at the base
of the tower. The Catalog name is a historical nod to Willis Tower's original developer and owner,
Sears Roebuck, and its popular printed catalog, which was a retail
disrupter of its age. Catalog offers an effective way to experience
great content, products and experiences. New tenants are now
opening in Catalog, and this will continue through its completion
in 2021. The Tower renovation also includes 150,000 square feet of
new tenant amenity spaces. As part of the renovation, the U.S.
Green Building Council awarded Willis Tower the Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Platinum certification for energy efficiency upgrades made
throughout the Tower. Willis Tower
was also recently named one of the Council on Tall Buildings and
Urban Habitat's (CTBUH) 50 Most Influential Tall Buildings of the
Last 50 Years and to the Illinois Council of the American Institute
of Architects (AIA) Illinois' 200
Great Places list. For more information, visit www.WillisTower.com
and connect on Facebook and Instagram.
Media
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214-875-8004
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