Portland police precinct harnesses solar energy
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Solar panels have been installed at the Portland Police Bureau North Precinct building.
BY JACOB PALMER | DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
Solar panels have been installed at the Portland Police Bureau North Precinct building.
The city got the system at no cost by taking advantage of programs from Pacific Power and the Energy Trust of Oregon.
Construction on the solar array will begin early in 2016. The system will generate a small portion of the building’s electricity, offsetting operating costs.
“Not only will the solar panels on the north precinct supply renewable energy, but they are helping increase the visibility and accessibility to renewable technology," said Sheila Holden, Pacific Power’s regional business manager, in a statement.
(READ MORE: Portland Business Journal)
Increasing the city's usage of solar energy has been a goal of Mayor Charlie Hales.
