A simple definition of the term net-zero energy is to produce more energy than what is consumed. The goal of Lancaster, CA is to become the first net-zero energy city in the world, a city that can operate completely independent of the electric grid, and they are on track to achieving that objective.
At this time, 215 megawatts (MW) is the peak electricity consumed by the city during the hottest summer days while the average electricity consumed under normal demand is about 100 MW. Presently, about 44 MW of renewable energy is being generated and the city has already approved and permitted projects that will produce over 250 MW more.
The initiative to reach net-zero began in 2010 and city leaders believed at the time it could take over a decade to achieve. Instead however, the city is on track to reach the goal by 2016. In addition to the fact that Lancaster receives over 300 days of sunshine per year, here is a brief review of key milestones that helped catapult the city’s dreams into reality:
The initiative to reach net-zero began in 2010 and city leaders believed at the time it could take over a decade to achieve. Instead however, the city is on track to reach the goal by 2016. In addition to the fact that Lancaster receives over 300 days of sunshine per year, here is a brief review of key milestones that helped catapult the city’s dreams into reality:
| |
It is important to realize that experts in the energy industry agree that clean and renewable alternative energy will soon cost less to produce than other existing forms of energy production. Simply put, this is just the beginning of the alternative energy BOOM and Lancaster, CA is at the forefront. DON'T WAIT, learn the many ways that you can benefit from this sustainable trend by attending one of our events.
RSS Feed
