In addition to the wind project, DGS-SE entered into two solar PPAs that will provide the District with 11-12 megawatts of electricity through onsite solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to be installed on the roofs and parking lots of District-owned facilities. The two solar PPAs make up the largest municipal on-site solar project in the U.S., and will supply an additional 3.5-4% of District government’s electricity needs.
The PPAs are expected to save District taxpayers more than $30 million, catalyze $25 million in local spending, employ more than 190 people during construction, guard against energy price increases and volatility, and increase solar production in the District by more than 50%.
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