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Partner Profile
| Solano County, CA / Health & Social Services HQ | |
| Location | Fairfield, CA |
| Organization Type | Govt. (Local, Municipal) |
| Percentage Green Power | 15% |
| Organization-wide Purchase | No |
| Partner Profile Solano County, California, a 2003 Green Power Leadership Award winner, has undertaken numerous energy efficiency projects, as well as installed its own combined heat and power system at its Fairfield campus. In April 2001, the Solano County Board of Supervisors authorized the County Administrator to install additional clean, distributed energy solutions in County buildings. In March 2003, a 230 kW solar electric system was installed on the County's Health and Social Services Building, covering 18,000 square feet. It is expected to produce 276,000 kWh annually, satisfying approximately 20 percent of electricity needs with solar power. The solar system is being funded through energy rebates, which pay for 50 percent of the system, and annual lease payments over 15 years. When completed in 2004, Solano County's combined solar and cogeneration system will generate enough electricity to power more than 3,000 homes and use the system's waste heat to provide low cost electricity as well as chilled and hot water. The County anticipates annual savings of $800,000 in combined energy reduction costs, which yield lifetime savings of $16 million. With annual electricity and natural gas costs on the order of $1 per square foot, Solano County has one of the most efficient government centers in California. | |