Project Traits
State: Michigan
Congressional District: MI07
Organization Type: Local Government
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Clean Power, Buildings
Energy Subsector: Solar, Energy Efficiency
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Tax Credit [Investment Tax Credit (ITC)] for Unknown Amount
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: Unknown
Jobs Announced or Created: Unknown
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
Eaton County officials say they are almost done with a $5 million project that is slated to bring the county's energy efficiency into the 21st century.
Earlier this year, the board voted to move forward with a multi-pronged energy project to fix the roof, install solar arrays and get modern HVAC systems in place. The most obvious upgrades can be seen in the parking lots where several parking solar panel arrays have been installed.
There are five solar panel arrays in this area, and they are going to be responsible for powering three buildings here on the county complex.
"This adds more money to the bottom line and allows us to have more funds to pay for additional police protection or staff the other departments at the county," said Terrance Augustine, a board member.
In all, four solar arrays will be a part of the energy upgrade powering the complex's 11 buildings.
The project is being funding mostly using American Rescue Plan Act funds and is projected to save the county about 30% in energy costs.