$73,000
50% to 74%
of electricity
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Go Solar Santa Cruz!
$73,000
50% to 74%
of electricity
Property
- Owner:
- City of Santa Cruz
- Type:
- Public
- Address:
- 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Energy need met:
- 50% to 74% of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- December 2012
- Size of System:
- 386 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Annual Savings:
- $73,000
- Additional Financial Notes:
- The Solar system was designed to take advantage of PG&E time of use billing rates. Excess power generated during summer months is credited to the City at peak rates (up to $0.44/kWh). These credits offset a greater amount of power used at night which is priced at lower rates (i.e. one kWh of excess summer solar power will offset five kWh of winter and evening power).
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- American Made!
- Installers:
- Swenson Solar
- Builders:
- Barry Swenson Builders
What You Need to Know
Description:
Two separate carports. City Hall Parking Canopy 182 KW (834 panels) Police Department Parking Canopy 204 KW (936 panels).
Other Benefits:
Takes advantage of time of use pricing to save more! The City will save over $4 million in energy costs and save over 5,000 tons of greenhouse gases during the 25yr life of the systems. The annual savings from this solar project are equivalent to the annual operating budget of the City’s Climate Action Program. The project invested $2.25 million into a local construction project that paid prevailing wages during the recent recession.
Maintenance Requirements:
None
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Car charging stations installed that can power several city vehicles.
My Motivation:
Saving money and the environment!
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