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Town pursues solar assessment to help power new water treatment plant
Summary
Town Manager Stan Foster said Lakeview has begun a solar farm suitability assessment with Oregon Energy Trust for the new water treatment plant; the work could result in co-located solar that supplies summer power and returns excess energy to the grid.
Town Manager Stan Foster told the council that, following a meeting with Oregon Energy Trust, the town has begun steps to complete a solar farm assessment for the new water treatment plant. The assessment could identify co-located solar opportunities that power the plant during summer months and return excess energy to Pacific Power, potentially generating credits to offset winter operations.
Foster said an energy suitability assessment will be provided by the Oregon Energy Trust and that the effort aims to reduce dependence on Pacific Power during peak months and support new business needs. Council discussion noted concerns about panel locations and potential impacts to nearby residents; siting and community impacts will be part of the assessment process.
