Evansville, Ind. ~ The City of Evansville, Indiana has recently announced a new initiative to power 15-17 municipal facilities with renewable energy over the next four years. This project, which is set to begin this summer, aims to not only provide significant long-term energy cost savings but also reduce the city's contributions to climate change.

Mayor Stephanie Terry expressed her excitement for this project, stating that "adding solar to city facilities is another step toward building a stronger, more resilient Evansville." She also emphasized how this project aligns with the city's Climate Action Plan and will help manage long-term energy costs. Mayor Terry believes that every dollar saved on energy can be reinvested in important services and infrastructure for residents.

The City will be partnering with multiple contractors to strategically deploy solar energy systems across municipal facilities. These facilities were selected based on their energy consumption and the essential services they provide to the community. Some of the facilities included in this project are Mesker Park Amazonia, Deaconess Aquatic Center, Swonder Ice Arena, CK Newsome Center, Evansville Animal Care & Control, Mesker Park Zoo, Evansville Fire Department, and Central Dispatch. By implementing solar systems in these high-energy consuming facilities, the city expects to see a reduction of 50-60% in their collective annual electricity costs for the next 25 years.

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The total cost of this solar project is estimated at $6.5 million. However, this investment will be offset by energy savings generated by the solar systems and a federal Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit that will reimburse the city for 50-60% of the total cost. The initial expense will be covered by the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility through an interlocal agreement and reimbursed by the city over six years. With an expected return on investment of four to six years, this project is projected to pay for itself without impacting the city's operating budget.

According to Lauren Lynch, Director of the Evansville Climate Collaborative, this project is a crucial step in reducing the city's greenhouse gas emissions. "Because energy use in buildings and facilities contributes 78% of our community-wide greenhouse gas emissions, transforming how we power these spaces is critical to reducing emissions that cause climate change," she stated. Lynch also emphasized the importance of collective efforts from homeowners and businesses to make a meaningful difference and create cleaner communities for future generations.

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This project not only aligns with the city's 2025 Climate Action Plan target to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 but also with a 2019 resolution by the Evansville City Council to transition city operations to 100% renewable energy by 2050. With this initiative, the City of Evansville is taking significant steps towards a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly future.

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