An article on Arizona Central lead me to the sprawling city's work on solar energy. It was pleasant to learn that Phoenix has been involving itself with Solar Power since 1990 with its Solar Canopies for Bus Stations, on Central Avenue. The city has small and large solar power projects under its belt and is about to start a new project further the solar power / alternative energy usage.Phoenix's year around sun shine leads to providing better solar power conversion and need for better cooling, be it buildings or car parking areas. Demetrius Laloudakis, who oversees energy management for the Public Works Department, said the projects would go on city-owned rooftops and large open spaces such as unused landfill areas in the future. The department is responsible for the city's solar efforts.
"This is good for the environment and good for the bottom line," said Deputy City Manager Cynthia Seelhammer, who oversees the city's Public Works Department.
The city has applied to the federal government for a $200,000 matching grant to promote solar energy. The federal grant would help with the process, paving the way for fee reductions on the projects.
The newest project, atop the Phoenix Convention Center's completed west building, will be a city-owned and -operated unit. Phoenix partnered with Arizona Public Service (APS) to develop a solar energy project on the West Building of the Phoenix Convention Center. The renewable power generated from this city-owned 100 kW roof-mounted PV system will provide power to the Phoenix Convention Center and will be equivalent to the average annual energy needs of 12 Valley homes. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2008.
One can easily see the city's solar and renewable energy efforts here.
Arizona Central article.
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