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Monterey County unveils solar-plus-storage at jail and sheriffoffice; county projects about $13 million in savings
Summary
County and project partner Mint Systems said a solar-plus-storage installation at the Monterey County Jail and Sheriff's Office is now operational, financed through a third-party power purchase agreement and expected to save roughly $13 million over 25 years.
Monterey County officials said April 15 that a solar-plus-storage project at the Monterey County Jail and adjacent sheriff's facilities is complete and operational, financed by a third party under a power purchase agreement that requires no county capital up front.
The county and Mint Systems, the local company that led the assessment and development, described the project as a way to cut the jail's energy bills and add resilience. "We've got these beautiful projects that are gonna save, I believe, it's close to $13,000,000 over the next 25 years for the county," said Rob Hines of Mint Systems, summarizing the partnership's financial projection.
County sustainability staff and the sheriff's office said the installation…
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