San Francisco now owns the largest municipal solar installation in the U.S.
City and state officials dedicated a 675 kilowatt solar electric system that sits on the roof of the Moscone City Center. It is with great pride that we dedicate this historic Moscone Center solar installation, said Mayor Gavin Newsom. San Francisco is a leader in the use of clean and renewable energy sources solutions that make sense for both the environment and the economy. This solar project marks the Citys first major step towards achieving its goal of obtaining all municipal energy from pollution-free sources, while creating jobs and driving economic development. More importantly, the Moscone energy project is a clear illustration of how our nations cities can make great strides to provide clean air for our communities, protect the environment and help secure a sustainable energy future for our nation.
PowerLight Corp. combined energy efficiency technology such as efficient lighting and building controls along with solar electric for this project. Besides generating electricity, the solar panels insulate and protect the roof from UV rays and thermal degradation, reducing heating and cooling energy costs and extending roof life.
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