Ameresco Connects New 240-kW Solar Canopy Atop Oregon Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
City officials in Pendleton, Oregon, joins distributed energy project developer Ameresco to inaugurate a 240-kW solar canopy at the city’s Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF).
The project is expected to generate about 325,000 kWh of electricity annually, offsetting the energy use of the WWTRRF by 30%. The project is part of an initiative to install renewable energy and efficiency upgrades designed to reduce the facility's carbon footprint and operational costs at the treatment plant.
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Additionally, the integration of a battery energy storage system is designed to further enhance the facility’s energy management capabilities is planned for the future.
The multiphase infrastructure improvement initiative was delivered through an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Ameresco. The company provided price and performance guarantees and helped ensure participation from disadvantaged and local businesses.
The project demonstrates Pendleton’s commitment to energy efficiency, resilience and innovation in environmental stewardship. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be this Wednesday featuring Ameresco and city of Pendleton project leaders.
