ROSEBURG'S FIR GROVE PARK GOES SOLAR
News Release from Pacific Power
Posted on FlashAlert: March 5th, 2015 8:26 AM
Contact:
Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power
503-813-7291
Lance Colley, City of Roseburg
541-492-6866
Roseburg's Fir Grove Park Goes Solar
Pacific Power joins community celebration for Blue Sky customer-funded solar array
ROSEBURG, Ore.--Are you ready for snow cones powered by the sun? That's what's in store for anyone seeking refreshment at Roseburg's Fir Grove Park concession stand after yesterday's dedication of a solar array that will partially power the building adjacent to the city's largest soccer field.
Mayor Larry Rich and Pacific Power CEO Pat Reiten joined other community leaders March 4 to celebrate a new 2.2-kilowatt, 8-panel solar array honoring the community's environmental commitment to renewable energy through Pacific Power's Blue Sky program.
The project is one benefit of Roseburg residents and businesses exceeding their 2014 Blue Sky Community Challenge goal to increase the community's number of Blue Sky enrollees by 500. The effort gained more than 600 new supporters.
"I am very appreciative of the citizens of Roseburg who were a key partner in bringing solar to Fir Grove Park," said Mayor Larry Rich. "This project is a symbol of Roseburg's commitment to sustainability and what we can accomplish when we come together in support of our community values. We hope to continue our partnership with Pacific Power, and look forward to a bright and sunny future."
Joining Reiten and Mayor Rich in cutting the ribbon today were Lance Colley, city manager, and Monte Mendenhall, Pacific Power regional community manager.
"We're here today because Roseburg likes renewable energy and likes a challenge. But we wouldn't be here today without the support and hard work of all the partners involved in the challenge," said Mendenhall. "The city, Umpqua Community College, Umpqua Community Action Network and Jefferson Public Radio all played important roles. Pacific Power is proud to be part of it, but the credit goes to the customers who made it happen through their own personal commitment."
The Blue Sky program provides Pacific Power customers with an easy way to support renewable energy in the region. When customers choose Blue Sky, Pacific Power purchase more renewable energy certificates from regional renewable energy facilities. This guarantees that renewable energy is delivered to the regional power pool, reducing the need for non-renewable energy and creating measurable environmental benefits.
Blue Sky customers, numbering over 1,200 in Roseburg and more than 55,000 statewide, also have helped fund the construction of 80 community-based renewable energy projects in the Northwest since 2006.
For more information about the Blue Sky program, or to sign up, visit pacificpower.net/bluesky. For more event pictures, visit the Blue Sky Facebook page: facebook.com/pacificpower.bluesky
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About Blue Sky
For eleven years, Blue Sky has ranked in the top five nationally for the number of customers buying renewable power and for renewable power sales volume. The program is Green-e Energy certified, which means the renewable energy supported meets the rigorous national environmental and consumer-protection standards established by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. More than 100,000 customers currently participate in the Blue Sky program across PacifiCorp's six state service areas. For more information, visitwww.pacificpower.net/bluesky.
About Pacific Power
Pacific Power provides electric service to more than 730,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Our goal is to provide our customers with value for their energy dollar, and safe, reliable electricity. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with almost 1.8 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net.
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Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power
503-813-7291
Lance Colley, City of Roseburg
541-492-6866
Roseburg's Fir Grove Park Goes Solar
Pacific Power joins community celebration for Blue Sky customer-funded solar array
ROSEBURG, Ore.--Are you ready for snow cones powered by the sun? That's what's in store for anyone seeking refreshment at Roseburg's Fir Grove Park concession stand after yesterday's dedication of a solar array that will partially power the building adjacent to the city's largest soccer field.
Mayor Larry Rich and Pacific Power CEO Pat Reiten joined other community leaders March 4 to celebrate a new 2.2-kilowatt, 8-panel solar array honoring the community's environmental commitment to renewable energy through Pacific Power's Blue Sky program.
The project is one benefit of Roseburg residents and businesses exceeding their 2014 Blue Sky Community Challenge goal to increase the community's number of Blue Sky enrollees by 500. The effort gained more than 600 new supporters.
"I am very appreciative of the citizens of Roseburg who were a key partner in bringing solar to Fir Grove Park," said Mayor Larry Rich. "This project is a symbol of Roseburg's commitment to sustainability and what we can accomplish when we come together in support of our community values. We hope to continue our partnership with Pacific Power, and look forward to a bright and sunny future."
Joining Reiten and Mayor Rich in cutting the ribbon today were Lance Colley, city manager, and Monte Mendenhall, Pacific Power regional community manager.
"We're here today because Roseburg likes renewable energy and likes a challenge. But we wouldn't be here today without the support and hard work of all the partners involved in the challenge," said Mendenhall. "The city, Umpqua Community College, Umpqua Community Action Network and Jefferson Public Radio all played important roles. Pacific Power is proud to be part of it, but the credit goes to the customers who made it happen through their own personal commitment."
The Blue Sky program provides Pacific Power customers with an easy way to support renewable energy in the region. When customers choose Blue Sky, Pacific Power purchase more renewable energy certificates from regional renewable energy facilities. This guarantees that renewable energy is delivered to the regional power pool, reducing the need for non-renewable energy and creating measurable environmental benefits.
Blue Sky customers, numbering over 1,200 in Roseburg and more than 55,000 statewide, also have helped fund the construction of 80 community-based renewable energy projects in the Northwest since 2006.
For more information about the Blue Sky program, or to sign up, visit pacificpower.net/bluesky. For more event pictures, visit the Blue Sky Facebook page: facebook.com/pacificpower.bluesky
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About Blue Sky
For eleven years, Blue Sky has ranked in the top five nationally for the number of customers buying renewable power and for renewable power sales volume. The program is Green-e Energy certified, which means the renewable energy supported meets the rigorous national environmental and consumer-protection standards established by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. More than 100,000 customers currently participate in the Blue Sky program across PacifiCorp's six state service areas. For more information, visitwww.pacificpower.net/bluesky.
About Pacific Power
Pacific Power provides electric service to more than 730,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Our goal is to provide our customers with value for their energy dollar, and safe, reliable electricity. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with almost 1.8 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net.
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