Solar projects in Roseburg, Medford get funding via Pacific Power program

News Release from: Pacific Power
SOLAR PROJECTS IN ROSEBURG, MEDFORD GET FUNDING VIA PACIFIC POWER PROGRAM
Posted: January 30th, 2012 9:53 AM

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Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power, Jan 30, 2012
503-813-7291

Solar projects in Roseburg, Medford get funding via Pacific Power program
National award-winning Blue Sky renewable energy program invests in communities

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Solar energy projects at the Rogue Valley International Airport, Roseburg's new public safety building and the community's Joyce Morgan Food Bank are closer to reality thanks to funding from Pacific Power's Blue Sky renewable energy program.

The three projects are slated to receive up to $376,000 between them in 2012.

"The projects in Roseburg and Medford are just some of the projects that demonstrate our deep commitment to building a renewable energy future," said Pat Reiten, president of Pacific Power. "Not only will these projects help supply renewable energy, but they will help lower power bills and promote solar energy. We're proud to be part of the effort along with our Blue Sky customers."

"With more than 43,000 of our customers choosing to participate in our Blue Sky renewable energy program, we have some of the highest participation in the country," said Pat Egan, vice president of customer and community affairs. "This interest allows us to work with our communities to provide additional benefits by funding on-the-ground, working renewable projects in communities throughout the Northwest. We're thrilled to help our Blue Sky customers direct a portion of their commitment to these worthwhile projects that help lead the way to even more renewable energy development."

Funding has been awarded to:
City of Roseburg Public Safety Center, 40.17 kilowatt, solar
Blue Sky Funds: Up to $104,902
This highly visible project will be atop the newly constructed Public Safety Center in downtown Roseburg and show the viability of alternative power projects to other businesses in the area.
Contact Eric Swanson, city manager, at 541-492-6866 for information on project.
Joyce Morgan Food Bank, 37.44 kilowatt, solar
Blue Sky Funds: Up to $170,803
This roof-mounted solar installation will supply power and increase awareness of United Community Action Network's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and creating a project that is visible to thousands of people annually.
Contact Andrea Romine from United Community Action Network at 541 492-3531 for information on project.
Rogue Valley International Airport, 15 kilowatt, solar
Blue Sky Funds: Up to $100,000
The proposed array is an integrated solar canopy structure above three toll booths at the airport's parking lots. The 15-kilowatt array will serve as the actual canopy structure. The PV canopy will be visible from ground level and will cover the booths and lanes, protecting the booth employees and customers from inclement weather. This installation would be seen by over 1 million people who visit the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport (RVIMA) each year.
Contact Bern Case, airport director, 541-776-7222, for information on project.

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About Blue Sky
Strong customer support has enabled the Blue Sky program to be instrumental in the creation of more federally recognized Green Power Communities than any other program in the nation. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has ranked Blue Sky fifth or better in the nation for the eighth consecutive year in 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. For more information on Green-e Energy, visit www.green-e.org/energy. More than 43,000 customers in Pacific Power's region t are part of Blue Sky.

About Pacific Power
Pacific Power strives to promote innovation and works with customers and communities to increase the visibility of renewable energy generation technologies through education and community outreach. Pacific Power is headquartered in Portland and provides electric service to 730,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. As part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power provide approximately 1.7 million customers in six western states with reliable, efficient energy. The company works to meet growing energy demand while protecting and enhancing the environment.

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