Spruce Grove, AB advances energy management plans with solar installation at public works facility

Spruce Grove, AB Solar Installation Public Works Facility

City officials worked with ENMAX Energy to finance and operate the rooftop panel system. The installation produces 413 megawatt-hours per year, accounting for 60% of the building's energy needs. Spruce Grove cut energy spending by $42,523 per year with few upfront costs thanks to the financing agreement. Extra solar energy produced during off-peak periods can be sold back into the local grid. The Public Works Facility achieves a carbon emission reduction of 290 tons per year.

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Spruce Grove, AB

City in Alberta

Canada