The City of Mount Rainier is awarded nearly $410,000 in funding from the Maryland Energy Administration’s Public Facilities Solar Grant Program. This funding, awarded as individual grants for each of the five City-owned buildings, will support the installation of solar panel systems, furthering the City’s commitment to clean, renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
The solar grants will fund installations at the following City facilities:
- Potts Hall
- Malinda Miles Building
- Police Department Building
- Public Works Department Building
- Code Compliance Department / Library Building
Work is currently underway at the Malinda Miles Building, and to accommodate the installation of the solar panels, City offices operating from City Hall will open two hours late on Tuesday, September 2. All other City departments, including Police, Public Works, and Code Compliance, will open during normal operating hours.
Installations at the remaining buildings will proceed in phases throughout the fall.
About the Public Facilities Solar Grant Program
Administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, the Public Facilities Solar Grant Program provides financial support to state and local governments for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on public buildings. The program promotes long-term energy cost savings, supports local clean energy generation, and contributes to achieving Maryland’s renewable energy goals.
For ongoing updates on the City’s sustainability efforts, visit www.mountrainiermd.org