SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with its 50th property, located in Chula Vista, California, now operating under solar power. Since the launch of its Solar Initiative in 2020, SmartStop has been committed to harnessing solar energy to power its operations sustainably. These 50 properties span 12 states, demonstrating SmartStop?s commitment to renewable energy throughout its portfolio.

The implementation of solar energy at these properties will generate approximately 5.7 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean energy per year, resulting in an estimated $900,000 per year in electricity savings. This substantial output underscores the Company?s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and operating costs. In environmental terms, the impact of SmartStop?s solar initiative is meaningful.

The energy generated by these solar installations is equivalent to: the greenhouse gas emissions from 950 gas-powered vehicles driven for one year, the CO2 emissions from the electricity use of 788 homes over the course of a year, and the emissions saved by recycling 1,386 tons of waste instead of sending it to landfills.