Spotted: Ribbon cutting for new solar photovoltaic system installed at Atherton Town Hall

On April 15, Atherton town leaders joined Peninsula Clean Energy at a ribbon cutting celebrating the installation of a new solar photovoltaic system at the Atherton Town Hall that will result in emission-free power and long-term energy cost savings.

The rooftop solar system — which is owned, operated and maintained by Peninsula Clean Energy — is projected to generate roughly 3.50 million kilowatt hours of electricity and save nearly $900,000 in energy costs over the next 20 years.

“Atherton’s Town Hall and Library are 100 percent electric buildings, which means Atherton town operations are largely emission-free. This rooftop solar system will reduce our energy costs substantially,” Atherton Mayor Stacy Miles Holland said. “I hope the Atherton Town Hall and Library will continue to serve as inspiration for other municipalities and residents — sustainable, all electric buildings can be functional, cost-effective and beautiful.”

“This solar installation is a win-win for Atherton,” Atherton Vice Mayor Rick DeGolia said. “It enables us to realize our ambitious sustainability goals of building a zero net energy Town Center with no natural gas connection, while providing significant long-term energy cost savings.”

Photo courtesy Town of Atherton