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One of Nation's Largest Solar Power Projects Slated for Valley Jail Rooftop

DUBLIN, CA-The Alameda County Board of Supervisors here is putting up $3 million for solar paneling to be placed atop Santa Rita County Jail, a move from which it estimates total savings just shy of $6 million.

By Allison Landa | Updated on January 29, 2001

DUBLIN, CA-Ways of harnessing natural power are in high demand throughout the state these days. As California goes through one Stage 3 alert after another–meaning that on a given day area energy resources are at a critical low–state officials are rushing to find alternate ways to keep the lights on.

To that end, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors is spending $3 million to fund one of the nation’s largest rooftop solar paneling projects. The roof covers the Santa Rita County Jail. Other sources of funding will be a $650,000 grant and $1 million loan, both from state coffers.

The panels are designed to harness the sun’s power while insulating the building, effectively creating natural energy while preserving it within the facility. The completed project is expected to power the entire 3,600-inmate facility. The board estimates total savings just shy of $6 million from the project, which is being built by Berkeley, CA-based PowerLight Corp.

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