Receive 20% of power for County government operations from renewable sources by 2025
Objective Description
Trend Analysis
On County-owned property, Howard County currently has 10 rooftop solar systems, 2 ground mounts, and 3 solar parking canopies, for a total of 2 MWac. In addition, Howard County purchases solar energy from 8 ground mounted solar arrays (16 MWac total) on privately owned land in West Friendship, MD, developed under the County's solar PPA. Approximately 37% of the Howard County government's electricity usage currently comes from solar energy.
Strategies
- Conduct analysis of County properties to determine feasibility of adding solar to rooftops, parking lots, and lands.
- Seek additional solar project opportunities on Howard County property
- Install solar projects on County properties, including County-owned projects and/or Power Purchase Agreements.
- Monitor and report on energy generation from solar installations on County properties.
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Source: Office of Community Sustainability