Burlington expands on-site solar across distribution network, adding two California sites slated for 2026
Burlington expanded several on-site solar installations across its distribution center network, according to its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility report published this year. By the end of fiscal year 2025, which concluded Jan. 31, 2026, the retailer advanced plans for solar at a new Georgia distribution center and an upcoming Arizona facility, and it aims to add solar at two new California centers slated for 2026.
Burlington reported that 25% of its electricity consumption came from renewable resources in fiscal year 2025, exceeding its 2030 goal of 20%. By the end of that fiscal year, the retailer had executed on-site solar agreements in New Jersey, California and Massachusetts. It also broadened renewable electricity supply agreements across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and West Coast during the period. The company did not disclose further specifics on the Ellabell, Georgia and Arizona projects and declined to comment when approached.
Burlington has been making efforts to increase the use of renewable energy across its operations. As part of its sustainability push, the retailer has been making significant investments in solar power beyond distribution sites.
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Burlington has expanded several on-site solar installations across its distribution center network as the retailer looks to lower operating costs and environmental impact, according to a 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility report published this year.
By the conclusion of fiscal year 2025, which ended Jan. 31, 2026, Burlington advanced plans for on-site solar systems at its new distribution center in Ellabell, Georgia, as well as an upcoming facility to be built in Arizona, per the report.
Burlington also plans to grow its solar generation portfolio at two new distribution centers in California on track for 2026, according to the report.
In fiscal year 2025, the retailer reported that 25% of its electricity consumption was from renewable resources, surpassing its goal of 20% by 2030.
By the end of fiscal 2025, Burlington executed agreements for on-site solar across operations in New Jersey, California and Massachusetts, the retailer reported.