New Westminster, BC develops urban solar gardens open to residential and commercial subscribers

New Westminster, BC Urban Solar Garden Subscribers

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The city first developed the 50-kilowatt, 156-panel Queensborough Community Centre garden. A similar garden was later built at the City Public Works Yard. Individuals and businesses can claim up to 10 panels each to offset energy bills. Savings produced by a subscriber's panels are applied to their utility account twice per year. The community solar garden concept reduces the need for subscribers to invest in costly systems of their own.

Energy Solutions Facilities & Infrastructure Infrastructure Resiliency

New Westminster, BC

City in British Columbia

Canada

Links

Urban Solar Garden | EnergySaveNewWest | Save Energy, Save Money.

Newsworthy

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Project Succeeded

The Queensborough Community Centre garden sold out its panels within three weeks of opening.