Solar Panel Construction On Top Of Wauwatosa City Hall And The Library

Wauwatosa WI

22 January, 2021

11:44 PM

Description

Press release from the City of Wauwatosa: January 22, 2021 Solar Panel Projects Save Significant Energy Costs As the City of Wauwatosa continues to evaluate cost effective strategies to become a more sustainable community, the Department of Public Works continues to investigate renewable energy options for City-owned facilities. We've had success of the solar project on top of the Public Works garage (a project that matches more than 96% of the building's annual energy costs). In fact, in 2020 we saved over $40,000 because of the solar panel efficiency. You can look at this dashboard to see the performance of the solar panels in real time. The Common Council recently approved installation of a solar panel system on roof of the City Hall, Civic Center, and Library building. This construction may begin in February 2021, depending on weather. These solar panel projects advance our goals of maintaining infrastructure while also being fiscally responsible for our community. A Commitment to Sustainability The Common Council adopted clean energy goals to reduce municipal emissions to 50% of 2010 levels by 2030, in line with global goals, source at least 25% of all energy from local renewable sources by 2025, and achieve municipal and community carbon neutrality by 2050. We will track our progress and publish energy use annually. See other sustainability initiatives by the city. This press release was produced by the City of Wauwatosa. The views expressed here are the author's own.