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Baltimore energizes city with solar installation at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant

Project maximizes efficiency at the plant, creates jobs and moves city closer to achieving sustainability goal

A recently completed solar installation at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant is helping the city of Baltimore achieve its goal to self-generate 30 percent of its electricity.

 

The project involved the installation of a 4200-panel solar voltaic system, spread over 5 acres on the grounds of the treatment plant, capable of generating 1,000 kilowatts of electricity per hour.  

 

  • The project is expected to save the city more than $6 million over the life of the project; energy savings guaranteed through a performance contract with Johnson Controls.
  • By generating clean electricity at low cost, the city can free up valuable dollars for other initiatives.
  • The solar installation is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 9,500 metric tons annually, equivalent to planting 245,500 trees and removing nearly 1,800 passenger vehicles from the road.

 

“The addition of solar energy marks another step in the growth of Baltimore,” said Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. “This means that when the sun shines its brightest, Baltimore is at its best, creating clean, renewable energy for a healthier environment.”

 

The project also supported the local economy during construction with the addition of 75 jobs and builds on a history of energy-efficiency projects Johnson Controls has implemented for the city of Baltimore. Previous projects included enhancements to City Hall, courthouses, fire stations, and office buildings, along with the implementation of a cogeneration facility at Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant. These projects are expected to save Baltimore an estimated $60.8 million in energy and operational costs over a 15-year performance contract.

 

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