If you have any questions, please contact the project manager
Bill Nixon (668-4095) or issues manager
Gail Conners (668-8012).
LATEST UPDATE (3/11/2010):
Draft Environmental Assessment EA (PDF)
Draft Finding of No Significant Impact FONSI (PDF)
About the project
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is proposing to allow the construction,operation, and maintenance of an up to 8-MW solar array within the secure boundary of the USAFA property. The final array size (up to 8-MW) would depend on final cost and available technology.
The solar array would consist of a collection of photovoltaic modules that are made up of multiple interconnected solar cells. The solar cells convert solar energy, in the form of visible and invisible radiation from the sun, into direct current (DC) power. The DC power is converted to alternating current (AC) via a device called an inverter.
The USAFA has contracted with Springs Utilities for the provision of renewable energy through the payment of an $18.3 million connect charge. This project is completely funded by the USAFA and will not impact Springs Utilities electric rates.
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