ForeFront Power is wrapping up a solar and storage project for the County of Ventura, California. A 5.8-MW solar canopy is being paired with a 1.9-MW battery at the County Government Center. The megawatt-hour capacity of the battery was not detailed.
Although Ventura County had already secured renewable electricity through community choice energy procurement, this project provides a more economical path to achieving its sustainability objectives by producing and storing clean energy on-site, reducing costs, improving budget predictability and increasing energy resilience.
“Every dollar we can save on operating costs helps us make the most of taxpayer funds,” said Thomas Hunt, Director of the County of Ventura’s General Services Agency. “This project is a great example of making a smart, long-term investment that lowers our energy costs, gives us more predictable expenses and provides lasting value to our residents.”
The project was developed at no upfront cost to the county through a PPA with ForeFront Power, which will develop, own and maintain the solar energy and battery storage system for the county. Over 20 years, the project is projected to save the county more than $21 million in energy costs.
“Public agencies shouldn’t feel stuck paying a premium for energy when they can save money and build resilience through on-site generation and storage,” said Ruben R. Fontes, CEO of ForeFront Power. “We manage the complexity of development so the County of Ventura can accelerate its transition to renewable energy without upfront cost or added administrative burden. The county gets affordable energy at a low, predictable price for 20 years, while we shoulder the risk of getting it built and keeping it running.”
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