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Fresno honored for multi‑site renewable energy project; city cites $120 million savings, 27+ MW capacity
Summary
The Fresno City Council celebrated an APWA Central California award for a multi‑site solar and battery program at three water and wastewater facilities, which staff said will generate roughly 47 million kWh annually, prevent about 26,000 tons of CO2 per year, create ~120 local jobs and save an estimated $120 million for ratepayers over 20 years.
FRESNO — City leaders on Dec. 4 accepted recognition from the American Public Works Association Central California region for an environmental project of the year: more than 27 megawatts of combined on‑site solar and battery energy across three municipal water and wastewater facilities.
Mayor Jerry Dyer and public‑works leaders framed the project as both an environmental and fiscal win. Staff described expected annual production…
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