Polk County, Iowa, approved a project that is expected to offset 25% of the prison's energy consumption and save taxpayers $3 million over their lifetime. Polk County Council of Supervisors approved an agreement with 1 Solar Source to develop a 1 MW solar field located at 8 acres (3.24 hectares) north of Polk County Prison in Des Moines, Iowa. The project is designed to provide direct energy to the facility, marking a significant step in the cou…
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Polk County, Iowa, approved a project that is expected to offset 25% of the prison's energy consumption and save taxpayers $3 million over their lifetime. Polk County Council of Supervisors approved an agreement with 1 Solar Source to develop a 1 MW solar field located at 8 acres (3.24 hectares) north of Polk County Prison in Des Moines, Iowa. The project is designed to provide direct energy to the facility, marking a significant step in the cou…