On Solarbuzz.com (March 24, 2010), there is a story entitled, Auburn’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to be 100% Solar Powered.
It reports the following:
Auburn, California will use solar power to provide 100% of the electricity for its wastewater treatment plant. Auburn’s Pacific Power Management (PPM) will install the 680 kilowatt system, consisting of over 3,300 solar panels.
The city of Auburn will face no upfront cost for the solar installation and will instead pay PPM for the power it uses, in accordance with a 20-year contract. Director of Public Works Jack Warren stated, “The project will be one of the largest solar facilities in the area and should save the city money.”
The city council’s decision to approve the contract with PPM was unanimous. Councilman Kevin Hanley said, “I think it’s a triple win for the city, the tax payer, the environment and the local contractor.”
To read the article, go to http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR1954.htm
Friday, April 2, 2010
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