Nash, Kevin

Trapp, Anna

Williamson, Jessica

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Pembroke Solar Project Kevin Nash, Anna Trapp, Jessica Williamson Objective The goal of this project is to present options on how to incorporate solar energy to assist in powering Pembroke’s Wastewater Treatment Facility. Option 1- Clearing Land Near Site Option 2- Connecting Cleared Field to Site Option 3-  Solar Energy Buyback Example Steps to Take     Wastewater Treatment Facility  Option 1: Clearing Land Near Site Option 2: Connecting Cleared Field to Site Option 3: Solar Energy Buy Back  Approximately  7 acres Project Example: Chatsworth, GA 2015 Five bidders - Lowest was $1.85 million. Engineering cost / purchasing line from Georgia Power  - Approximately $300,000. Anticipated total cost of $2.2 million or $2.20 per watt,  - $300,000 forgiveness  - Financed $1.9 million through GEFA - Approximately $8,800 per month. ● Estimated $4.0 million savings over 25 years - 5% annual power rate increase   Steps To Take   1. Consult a solar project / energy expert 2. Get bids from solar companies 3. Contact Georgia Power about installation of lines 4. Contact GEFA about Energy Conservation Loan/Apply 5. Request for Proposal (RFP) 6. Apply for Georgia Power Buyback program 7. Other incentives and rebates  Solar Power in Georgia Chatsworth - Wastewater Treatment Facility  Valdosta - Wastewater Treatment Facility Young Harris - Municipal buildings and Wastewater Treatment Facility Baxley - Wastewater Treatment Facility  Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative -  - Purchasing power thru private solar arrays  

City of Pembroke: Feasibility Study for Solar Power in the City

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City of Pembroke: Feasibility Study for Solar Power in the City

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