Little Rock Completes Solar Project, Expected to Save City $1 Million Annually
What happened
The City of Little Rock completed a solar energy project at the Port of Little Rock. The new 6.3 megawatt solar array is expected to save the city $1 million annually in electricity costs. The project was completed under its $12 million budget, coming in $870,000 below budget.
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Why it matters
The solar array will generate enough electricity to offset approximately 70% of the city's consumption. This project helps Little Rock advance its goal of powering municipal operations entirely with clean energy by 2030.
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Who's involved
- Little RockThe city that completed the solar energy project.
- Bill HalterCEO of Scenic Hill Solar, who delivered the project.
- KATVThe media outlet that reported on the project.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Bill HalterSpeculative
Bill Halter could see revenue increase from the successful completion of a major municipal contract.
- EntergySpeculative
Entergy might see reduced demand for electricity from the city.
- ArkansasSpeculative
Arkansas may see advancement toward state goals for clean energy and municipal sustainability.
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The entities involved
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Little Rock
seat of Pulaski County, and capital and largest city of Arkansas, United States
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KATV
ABC television affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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