Here comes the sun. Library Branch Gets Solar Panels Thursday

By CHRISTOPHER MOORE Colorado Daily Staff
Originally published 08:47 p.m., July 17, 2008
Updated 08:47 p.m., July 17, 2008

Just when you think Boulder is a green city, it gets a little greener.

On Thursday, the city took one more step toward its carbon-emissions-reduction goal with the installation of 36 photovoltaic panels on the George Reynolds Branch Library building in
south Boulder.

"This is the first of many systems going up," said Jim Volpa of Bella Energy. "They've made a huge commitment and it shows great foresight on the part of the city."

The solar panels were given to the city and installed as a gift from Bella Energy valued at $35,000 after rebate. In addition, the Park Central and Municipal buildings will receive sets of solar panels valued together at $50,000 which was made possible by private, anonymous donations.

"Municipalities face lots of challenges in installing solar panels, primarily that they're expensive. We wanted to encourage the City of Boulder," said Andrew McKenna, Vice President of Bella Energy. Read full article.