Constellation Plans Solar Generation System

PALMDALE, CA—Energy service provider Constellation has revealed plans to build a 978-kilowatt solar generation system in Palmdale. The system, which is expected to be completed later this year, will help the city meet state renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction requirements while eliminating 1.8 million pounds of carbon dioxide each year.

“We are very proud of what this project is going to accomplish,” says Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford. “It not only will save the taxpayer money, but it will help the city meet its greenhouse gas reduction requirements and goals, and allow us to keep our renewable energy credits for future use.” Constellation is financing the project, and will own and operate it once complete. The city, however, has an agreement with Constellation to purchase the clean energy at a fixed-rate for the next 20 years.