Last Updated on April 18, 2024 2:52 pm
UPDATE – The ribbon cutting event for the Town of Boone Solar Arrays located at the Clawson-Burnely Park, scheduled for Friday April 19th at 11:00am, has been canceled due to the impending heavy rainfall. The rescheduled date for the ribbon cutting event will be Friday, April 26th at 11:00am at the Clawson-Burnely Park.
The Town of Boone is excited to announce the unveiling of two solar arrays at theClawson-Burnley Park picnic shelters. The community is invited to join us for a ribbon-cuttingceremony on April 19 at 11:00 a.m., located at 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, as we celebratethis milestone in sustainable energy.
These two solar arrays will help the Town of Boone reach the goals outlined in the BooneCommunity Climate Action Plan. Installed in collaboration with local partners CollaborativeSolar LLC and Sunvolt Electric Inc., these systems exemplify the power of community-driveninitiatives.
Aligned with the recently adopted Boone Community Climate Action Plan, these solar arraysbegin a transformative journey toward a greener future. Developed through extensive communityengagement, the Boone Community Climate Action Plan charts a course for reducinggreenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability across Boone.
Energy consumed by buildings emits 38% of all greenhouse gas emissions within ourcommunity. To address this challenge, the Town of Boone has set a bold target of installing threemegawatts of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) by 2030. DER technologies, including solararrays and microturbines, are instrumental in advancing our renewable energy objectives.
“We are excited to begin our journey toward increased local renewable energy generation! Thisis the first of many DER installations on town properties.” – George Santucci, Sustainability andSpecial Projects Manager
For more information regarding Solar in Boone and the Boone Community Climate Action Plan,please visit our website at www.townofboone.net/sustainability andwww.townofboone.net/CCAP or contact George Santucci, Sustainability and Special ProjectsManager, at [email protected].
Let's illuminate the path towards a sustainable and resilient future for Boone and beyondtogether!
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