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INSIDE THIS ISSUE SPRING 2018

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MORENO VALLEY CITY HALL

SOLAR CARPORT PROJECT

The Moreno Valley City Hall Solar real time solar production and
Carport Project is a photovoltaic greenhouse gas reduction statistics.
power system with a capacity of It is anticipated that installation
approximately 611 kW (DC) or of the carport structures will be
approximately 545 kW (AC). In complete by May 15, 2018, and
addition to the solar arrays, the that the landscaping and ADA
project includes the installation improvements will be completed
of a 75 kW battery storage unit by July 31, 2018. This project is
that can discharge up to 180 paid for with a combination of
kWh. The solar system will be Public Purpose Program and
directly connected to the utility’s operating funds.
distribution system, helping MVU
to meet its renewable energy
requirement. An informational
kiosk or television will be located
in the City Hall lobby to display

ENGIE PARTNERSHIP

“We strive to engage as many citizens as possible in our
transition to clean energy production and the City Hall
solar array is our opportunity to make our efforts tangible
for people. We couldn’t be more excited to provide this
sustainable energy project to the public.”
- Mayor Yxstian A. Gutierrez

Program Highlights
• Expected to produce more than 1.05 million kWh in the first year of
the program, the equivalent to powering 84 homes
• Provides an informational kiosk in City Hall displaying energy savings
data to the public

Protecting the Environment
• The program is expected to reduce 784 metric tons of CO2 emissions in its
first year, the equivalent to removing 168 cars from the road for a year.

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