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Environmental and community benefits of solar energy
We are committed to increasing solar power in our communities. Our goal is to add approximately 20 - 25 MW of solar generation by 2011, with 10-12 MW located at homes or businesses rather than centralized PV generating facilities owned by us. The advantages of PV systems are that they are quiet and produce clean energy with no emissions. Installing one kilowatt of solar power is the equivalent of planting 50 trees. For each one kilowatt-hour of installed solar generation compared to fossil fuel generation, our environment will see 1,911 fewer pounds per year of carbon dioxide and six fewer pounds of nitrogen.
There are many reasons for you to consider investing in solar energy. PV helps:
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Reduce pollution
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Stabilize your electric costs
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Lessen our dependence on fossil fuels
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Increase self-reliance and sustainability
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Preserve natural resources, and
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Strengthen our energy security
Learn more about the benefits of renewable energy (source: NREL)
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