PSE funds five solar projects through Green Power program grants
January 31, 2019
All recipients offer services for families in need
January 30, 2019 – To kick off the new year, Puget Sound Energy is awarding three organizations the gift of green energy. King County Housing Authority, HopeSource in Cle Elum and Opportunity Council in Bellingham have been granted nearly $465,000 to install solar panels to five low-income multi-family housing facilities they own and operate. These organizations were chosen for their work with families in need. The Washington State University Energy Program, through its Community Energy Efficiency Program, helped provide half of the funding for this project.
“We are continuing our commitment to the communities we serve by choosing to work with Community Action Agencies that have a track record of serving people in need,” said Will Einstein, director of product development and growth. “By funding these solar projects on multi-family housing, not only are we supporting their core mission, but also helping to reduce their energy costs -- returning savings to their tenants, and reducing their carbon footprint.”
King County Housing Authority will install panels on three of their properties: Meadows on Lea Hill Apartments in Auburn; The Village at Overlake Station in Redmond; and Windsor Heights Apartments in SeaTac. Collectively, the three systems total 82 kilowatts, enough clean energy to power seven average households a year.
“These installations augment our resource conservation toolbox,” said KCHA Deputy Executive Director Dan Watson. “Not only will these projects provide the benefits of healthy, sustainable energy, they also help us preserve affordable housing threatened by rising energy and housing costs. Additionally, these upgrades help keep us on track to achieve our goal to generate 195 kW of solar power by 2021.”
HopeSource will install solar at the Westview Villa Apartments in Cle Elum. The 82 kilowatt project is expected to produce enough energy to power approximately nine average households a year.
“With this project we will eliminate crushing winter utility bills for our Low income Households at our Cle Elum property,” said Director of Asset Management, Craig Kelly. “When installed, residents will no longer be responsible for their energy payments, effectively freeing them from winter electric bills as high as $400.”
Opportunity Council will install solar at their G Street Apartment Building in Bellingham. The 31 kilowatt project is expected to produce enough energy to power the entire four-plex over the course of a year.
"This partnership with PSE helps formerly homeless families experience greater housing stability through reduced energy costs in a way that is climate friendly. It's a win for everyone,” said Greg Winter, executive director at Opportunity Council.
As part of PSE’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint 50 percent by 2040 and help our customers do their part, these solar projects are another step we’re taking with the community to preserve and protect the environment for future generations.
Puget Sound Energy is proud to serve our neighbors and communities in 10 Washington counties.
We’re the state’s largest utility, supporting 1.1 million electric customers and 825,000 natural gas customers.
For more about us and what we do, visit pse.com. Also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
January 30, 2019 – To kick off the new year, Puget Sound Energy is awarding three organizations the gift of green energy. King County Housing Authority, HopeSource in Cle Elum and Opportunity Council in Bellingham have been granted nearly $465,000 to install solar panels to five low-income multi-family housing facilities they own and operate. These organizations were chosen for their work with families in need. The Washington State University Energy Program, through its Community Energy Efficiency Program, helped provide half of the funding for this project.
“We are continuing our commitment to the communities we serve by choosing to work with Community Action Agencies that have a track record of serving people in need,” said Will Einstein, director of product development and growth. “By funding these solar projects on multi-family housing, not only are we supporting their core mission, but also helping to reduce their energy costs -- returning savings to their tenants, and reducing their carbon footprint.”
King County Housing Authority will install panels on three of their properties: Meadows on Lea Hill Apartments in Auburn; The Village at Overlake Station in Redmond; and Windsor Heights Apartments in SeaTac. Collectively, the three systems total 82 kilowatts, enough clean energy to power seven average households a year.
“These installations augment our resource conservation toolbox,” said KCHA Deputy Executive Director Dan Watson. “Not only will these projects provide the benefits of healthy, sustainable energy, they also help us preserve affordable housing threatened by rising energy and housing costs. Additionally, these upgrades help keep us on track to achieve our goal to generate 195 kW of solar power by 2021.”
HopeSource will install solar at the Westview Villa Apartments in Cle Elum. The 82 kilowatt project is expected to produce enough energy to power approximately nine average households a year.
“With this project we will eliminate crushing winter utility bills for our Low income Households at our Cle Elum property,” said Director of Asset Management, Craig Kelly. “When installed, residents will no longer be responsible for their energy payments, effectively freeing them from winter electric bills as high as $400.”
Opportunity Council will install solar at their G Street Apartment Building in Bellingham. The 31 kilowatt project is expected to produce enough energy to power the entire four-plex over the course of a year.
"This partnership with PSE helps formerly homeless families experience greater housing stability through reduced energy costs in a way that is climate friendly. It's a win for everyone,” said Greg Winter, executive director at Opportunity Council.
As part of PSE’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint 50 percent by 2040 and help our customers do their part, these solar projects are another step we’re taking with the community to preserve and protect the environment for future generations.
Puget Sound Energy is proud to serve our neighbors and communities in 10 Washington counties.
We’re the state’s largest utility, supporting 1.1 million electric customers and 825,000 natural gas customers.
For more about us and what we do, visit pse.com. Also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
