SEN. SCHWARTZ “FLIPS THE SWITCH”
Solar Energy Plant comes to the San Luis Valley
ALAMOSA— Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass) will “Flip the Switch” at ceremony to celebrate the activation of SunEdison’s new solar power plant which will power the Alamosa High School and the San Luis Valley Medical Center. Sen. Schwartz will be the featured speaker at the event which will bring affordable energy to schools and medical facilities in her district.
“As environmentally responsible companies like SunEdison help develop the solar industry Colorado, we all benefit,” said Senator Gail Schwartz. ”I’m excited to see these two innovative projects unveiled in the San Luis Valley partnering with schools and hospitals to save energy. The money they save goes where it’s really needed: into the classrooms and patient care.”
This solar plant is the largest in the United States is expected to produce 1.5 kilowatt hours of clean renewable energy annually and will provide energy for the school and medical center. The facilities combined will produce 2.3 megawatt hours of energy. SunEdison estimates the plant will reduce carbon emissions by over 44 million pounds over a 20 year span. The facility was constructed with no upfront cost to the school district, and they will pay only for the electricity used.
Sen. Schwartz has been a constant advocate for the expansion of the clean energy industry in Colorado. She has worked to create incentives for businesses to come to the state, and her work continues to stimulate local economies and create jobs in Colorado.
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WHAT:
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“Flip the Switch” SunEdison solar plant activation |
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WHEN:
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Wednesday, December 16, 10:30 am-11:30 am |
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WHERE:
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Alamosa High School, Auditorium, 805 Craft Drive, Alamosa, CO 81101 |
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WHO:
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Senator Gail Schwartz Alamosa School Superintendent, Robert Alejo |
