Monterey County unveils solar-plus storage at sheriff’s facilities; county projects about $13 million in savings

Apr 15, 2026

Monterey County announced April 15 that a solar-plus-battery installation at the county jail and Sheriff’s Public Safety Building is complete and operational. County and contractor officials said the project, delivered under a power purchase agreement, will save roughly $13 million over 25 years and required no upfront county capital.

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Monterey County on April 15 announced that a solar-plus-battery installation serving the Monterey County Jail and Sheriff’s Public Safety Building is complete and operational, a county spokesperson said at a virtual news briefing.

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