EPB worked with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on the installation of 4,408 solar panels which will generate up to 1.3 megawatts of solar power. That is enough to meet the average energy needs of about 130 homes.
“Solar Share is Chattanooga’s first community-based project to generate greener, more sustainable energy for our city,” stated EPB Board of Directors Chairman Joe Ferguson. “Solar Share makes it easy for EPB customers to participate in renewable energy generation.”
According to David Wade, president and CEO of EPB, Solar Share allows customers to benefit from EPB’s energy expertise. “With decades of experience in constructing and managing our community’s electrical infrastructure, EPB is able to provide customers with worry-free, renewable energy solutions that fit their needs and budget,” Wade said. “Participating in Solar Share is like joining a community pool. It’s affordable because you share the cost among all the participants, but you get to fully enjoy the benefits without having to worry about construction, maintenance, or liability.”
EPB, established in 1935, is one of America's largest publicly owned electric power providers. EPB serves more than 170,000 homes and businesses in a 600 square-mile area that includes greater Chattanooga, as well as parts of surrounding counties and areas of North Georgia.
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