Millcreek will soon generate its own clean, renewable power thanks to a funding award from Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program participants. The money will support the installation of solar panels at our new City Hall.
The award of $460,000 will cover 77 percent of the installation cost of the 120 kW solar panel system with a 30 kW battery.
Millcreek joins more than 200 organizations across Rocky Mountain Power’s service area that, since 2006, have received awards for community-based renewable projects, including solar, wind, geothermal and other forms of renewable energy. This project is one of six selected this year through a competitive-evaluation process.
“We are thrilled that we were selected for this award and so grateful to Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky participants who made it possible,” said Mayor Jeff Silvestrini. “This solar panel project is not only a win for the environment but for the local community, too. By generating our own electricity, we’ll save on energy costs — and that means we can dedicate more of our budget to the needs of our residents.
Construction on Millcreek’s new City Hall began in March 2022. It is expected to begin generating power in fall 2023.
I was excited about this new venue, but have experienced disappointment after disappointment. The tree lighting this year was ridiculous. Lack of planning, experience, and foresight, was the common theme for each of these gatherings. My children refuse to go there now and dislike the area. Very sad this opportunity was a waste of time and money.