Dubuque May Install Solar Panels on Fire Station Rooftops

The City of Dubuque may be the first to add solar panels to their rooftops of six fire stations, pending approval of the city council and mayor. The idea is to help cut city greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent below 2003 levels seen below, by 2030.

                                   City of Dubuque GreenHouse Gas Emissions.

Solar panels can help businesses, individuals and even whole cities save thousands of dollars on day one while reducing environmental impact.

"We know that the majority of homeowners choose to go solar because it makes good sense from a financial point of view. That being said, the environmental benefits are also clearly worth mentioning. The U.S. places second in the world in annual carbon dioxide emissions at 17.9%, right behind China. You can go a long way in lowering your carbon footprint by replacing utility power with clean electricity from solar panels." - Energy Informative

 

[Via KCRG]