College Place to make first foray into solar energy | Local News

The city of College Place will soon be getting into the renewable energy business.On Tuesday, Feb. 22, City Council members approved the development of a solar array alongside booster water tanks that provide water for residents east of Larch Avenue.The project will be the city’s first foray into solar energy and is expected to produce enough energy to compensate for the power used by the booster water tanks, said City Administrator Mike Rizzitiello.The project is scheduled to be operational by the end of the summer, he noted at Tuesday’s council meeting.The project, estimated to cost nearly $509,000, will be largely funded with state, federal and private grants, including $175,000 from a state solar development grant, a $100,000 grant from Pacific…

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