Your electric cooperative is taking a balanced approach toward energy production. A recently completed renewable energy project offers members an affordable, relatively effortless way to receive a portion of their energy from the sun.
South Central Power’s OurSolar project allows members to purchase the output of solar panels at an array located in Lancaster’s Rock Mill Corporate Park. Today,1,962 solar panels are producing carbon-neutral energy.
To track the output visit the OurSolar site.
OurSolar Benefits
Here are some reasons members like the benefits of purchasing power from the OurSolar community solar array:
- Members can take advantage of renewable energy without the upfront expense of putting solar panels on their home and the ongoing out-of-pocket maintenance expense.
- Those who live in apartments can’t put up solar panels at all, so the program allows them to “be green.”
- OurSolar allows members to reduce their carbon footprint in the most cost-efficient way possible.
How It Works
- Each panel is expected to produce about 35 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month, but the output may be more or less in any given year, depending on weather conditions.
- Participating in OurSolar will not decrease participants’ electric bill. The average additional cost of $0.099 per kWh per month, per panel will be added to the subscribing member’s monthly electric bill. That equates to less than $1 per month, per panel.
Eligibility & Participation
Eligibility requirements are listed in the OurSolar Agreement.
Participation in the program:
- Requires a 5-year agreement that would renew every year for the life of the solar array
- The OurSolar rate will be fixed during the life of the agreement but is subject to change after the agreement ends
- If the agreement is canceled early:
- Due to moving, subscribers can return their subscription to South Central Power at no cost
- For a different reason, the subscription may be returned to South Central Power by paying an administrative fee of $50
Presentations
South Central Power representatives are available to make presentations to local groups about the OurSolar array. Just call the cooperative at (800) 282-5064 to make arrangements.