Tioga Energy made the public announcement today (Tuesday)
about the completion of two solar electric systems for Gila County.
The 390 kW project is expected to generate a lifetime
electricity cost savings of $500,000.
The Globe Courthouse now has a 205 kW solar electric system,
designed to serve as a shade canopy for the parking lot. The Courthouse will
meet about 39% of its electricity needs with solar power.
In addition, a 185 kW solar parking canopy is in place at
the Central Heights Complex, where Gila County operations include the
Department of Elections and the Office of Emergency Management. This sytem is
estimated to meet 84% of that facility’s electric needs.
The County has avoided the expenses associated with system
ownership through a 20-year solar power purchase agreement. Tioga developed, financed, owns, operates and
maintains the systems; the County will simply purchase the generated solar
electricity from Tioga at rates that are lower than the local utility rates.
Tioga has also provided each facility with an educational
kiosk that allows viewers to see realtime system production and weather data
along with the corresponding environmental benefits of using solar energy.
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