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As part of its renewable energy goals, Manheim announced new solar projects at two of its auctions.

On Tuesday, the company reported on the completion of photovoltaic solar installations at both Manheim Baltimore-Washington and Manheim Nashville, projects meant to produce clean energy and reduce carbon emissions.

This brings the company’s total number of completed solar projects to six, including Manheim Georgia, Manheim New Jersey, Manheim Phoenix and Manheim Portland.

“Manheim is committed to supporting conservation initiatives at all of our locations,” said David Munnikhuysen, vice president of operational analytics. “Improving and sustaining the environment ensures that we are good stewards for our communities and our business.”

The Manheim Baltimore-Washington installation produces nearly 170 kilowatts of clean energy, and the Manheim Nashville project generates 200kW of renewable energy, the company reports.

Combined, Manheim says the two installations generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 41 average-sized homes, and prevent more than 285 tons of carbon from entering the environment.

Other Manheim locations have completed energy conservation projects with their lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and participate in water conservation initiatives, company officials said, and through its two Water Conservation Centers, Manheim saves 10 million gallon of water each year.

Manheim switched from solvent to water-based paint at 16 of its locations, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent at each, and a paint mix management process has also reduced 36 tons of carbon, officials said.

Manheim participates in Cox Conserves, the  national sustainability program of parent company Cox Enterprises.

“Manheim plays an important role in our Cox Conserves program,” said Keith Mask, Cox Enterprises’ assistant vice president of energy and engineering.

“Cox Conserves was created five years ago, and since that time, Manheim has really led the way for our company with water conservation. They are also identifying opportunities, such as this solar installation, to reduce carbon. These projects provide cleaner air for our communities and help preserve valuable natural resources.”