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Waynesville awarded $487,532 Dogwood Health Trust grant for solar and battery microgrid at Public Works
Summary
The Town of Waynesville received a $487,532.40 innovation and collaboration grant from Dogwood Health Trust to install a roof‑mounted solar array and battery storage at the Public Works Building to improve resilience and reduce electricity costs. The town will use prior DOE technical assistance to explore further energy investments.
The Town of Waynesville will receive a $487,532.40 grant from Dogwood Health Trust to install a solar array and battery storage system at the town’s Public Works Building, the chair of the town’s Environmental Sustainability Board announced during the Jan. 13 council meeting.
"This award is valued at $487,532.40," William Hyatt said, adding the equipment will foster resilience during and after natural disasters by maintaining power at the site and reducing electricity costs over the life of the assets.
Hyatt, who chairs the town’s Environmental Sustainability Board, said the project will enable the…
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