OIL - Central Contra Costa Sanitary District partners with REC Solar to add 2.16 MW of onsite solar | Benzinga
The onsite solar installations will generate nearly $6 million in net utility bill savings
MARTINEZ, Calif., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) and nationwide solar provider REC Solar announce the completion of a 2.16 megawatt (MW) solar array near Central San's treatment plant in Martinez, Calif.
By harnessing the power of the sun, the array will generate clean, renewable energy and help offset most of the annual grid demand of Central San's treatment plant and major pumping stations.
The solar array will also help the wastewater utility eliminate 1,865 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, equivalent to removing 444 gasoline-powered vehicles from the roads each year.
This milestone marks a significant achievement for Central San as it continues to reach its economic ...