Sign the Solar Project Petition
Sign the Petition to Bring Solar Power to Auraria!
YES, I would ask that the Board of the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) enter into a proposed arrangement with Xcel Energy and 3 Phases Energy Services to install a 750 kW solar energy array atop four buildings here on campus. In asking the Board to enter into this arrangement I understand that:
- By entering into this agreement the Board would be investing in clean energy generation and would be supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado.
- According to Xcel, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from this 750 kW solar project is the equivalent of planting 37,500 trees, and would offset approximately 4% of campus energy use.
- The rate at which Auraria purchases the solar power will be determined by the Auraria Facilities management office, but will probably be slightly higher than the cost of conventional energy (ie coal and natural gas).
- Therefore, while initial annual energy costs will be higher, AHEC will benefit by saving money over the course of the 20-year project. As electricity costs rise, AHEC will save money.