Phase 2
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Phase Summary:
Phase 2 of the project involves the implementation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems at various sites throughout the County.
By taking advantage of installing up to 41 MW of cleaner renewable energy throughout County operations, millions of dollars in utility savings will be generated. The County will purchase solar power at approximately 30% less than the MECO rate and the County will not be responsible for maintaining the systems.
Previous JCI Project - Parking Canopies at UH Maui College
Installations will include a mixture of rooftop, ground mount, and parking canopy systems at County facilities and on adjacent properties. These systems will provide renewable energy directly to major power users within the County of Maui. Additionally, multiple sites (such as old landfills) are designated for community solar systems hosted by the County of Maui. These community solar systems will be connected to the MECO grid with on-bill credits for eligible customers who sign up, with priority given to the surrounding neighborhood and low-to-median income families.
Energy for Resiliency Hubs
Renewable energy systems were proposed to be installed at twelve resiliency hubs that the County selected to serve as emergency gathering places for the community. During island-wide power outages, many people are unaware that their mobile phones may become unusable due to a lack of landlines. Resiliency hubs could provide a reliable source of power and communication during such crises, enabling our community to connect with their ‘ohana.
The County elected not to proceed with the roofing upgrades proposed under Phase 2B necessary in some of the sites above, in which case, Johnson Controls will not proceed with the installation of a solar PV system. In addition to this, The County is in the process of better defining the concept of the resiliency hubs and their objectives, which definitely impact the design and installation of any renewable energy system on these sites.