GPS Generations Partners
Hopkinsville Electric System is a Generations Partners TVA Power Distributor. The Generations Partners Program provides technical support and incentives to homes and businesses that install renewable generation systems. Participants have the satisfaction of contributing to a cleaner environment while lowering their monthly energy bills through the sale of the green power they generate. They also benefit from increased financial incentives to help with installation costs. Generation Partners guarantees the residential, commercial or industrial customer payment for all the power the renewable energy source produces. For information about Green Power Switch Generations Partners go to http://www.tva.gov/greenpowerswitch/partners/index.htm, GOING GREEN The panel will not power the cabin directly. The energy produced by the panel is sold back to TVA and the cabin’s electric bill is credited. Last year the cabin used 21,000 kilowatt-hours, which means the overall electric bill for the cabin will be reduced by around 13 percent. Hopkinsville Electric System paid for and will continue to own and maintain the solar panel equipment. The cost of the project was about $21,000. With the emphasis on renewable power and newly proposed clean air standards, the cost benefit of solar power will increase. HES urges those considering installing green power sources to do business with a NABCEP Certified designer and installer, and also encourages those who are thinking of purchasing renewable energy sources to check out the federal and state tax credits that may be available. To buy Green Power in 150-kilowatt hour blocks on your residential or commercial electric bills, go to GreenPowerSwitch.com.
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A Solar Demonstration Project at Trail of Tears Commemorative Park
Hopkinsville Electric System in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority unveiled a Solar Demonstration Project recently installed at the Trails of Tears Visitors Cabin on East 9th Street, Hopkinsville. The 2,700 kilowatt-hour per year solar panel was installed to demonstrate renewable or green power alternatives and is expected to generate electricity for 25 years or more. During this time span, the clean energy produced by the panel will eliminate approximately 90,000 lbs. of CO2 emissions, an equivalent environmental effect of planting 13 acres of trees.