The City of Chattanooga has installed solar panels on the roof of the Development Resource Center (DRC). The solar panels are estimated to save 25% in energy bills for the DRC, or $26,000-$28,000 every year. After 30 years the total savings will be $810,000. After federal tax credits are incorporated, the cost to the city for the solar panels will be $505,379 – resulting in a significant net savings over time.
This latest installation is the City’s third solar array to be installed, and with the others, provides for greater resilience in the case of power outages at critical infrastructure locations. The city’s solar array also helps Chattanooga make progress on the goals of our Climate Action Plan.
“Chattanooga is emerging as a leader in the green economy, creating a more resilient and sustainable city,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. “These new solar panels will reduce our carbon usage and reduce our energy costs, saving money for taxpayers. I want to thank everyone in city government who helped make this forward-thinking investment happen.”
The Development Resource Center houses both City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County departments and agencies, including the City’s Department of Public Works, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency and the Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority.
