Three Valley nonprofits receive solar electric systems from SRP EarthWise Energy
Hospice of the Valley, A New Leaf Inc. and Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix were each selected to receive a solar energy system, thanks to SRP EarthWise™ Energy customers who voted for their favorite charities. The systems, valued at about $45,000 each, will enable the nonprofits to offset their electricity usage and save money on their monthly electric bills. The savings they will see will help them direct more funds to the communities they serve.
In addition to saving money, the systems will result in a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. A typical 10-kilowatt solar electric system helps to avoid the release of almost 20,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The remaining finalists, Homeward Bound, Fit Kids Inc. and Mountain Health and Wellness will each receive a solar water heater for their facilities that will also help to offset electricity usage.
About EarthWise Energy
EarthWise Energy customer contributions have funded solar technology for Valley nonprofits for several years now. For $3 a month, the program is a convenient, cost-effective way for customers to make a difference while allowing local nonprofits to offset a portion of their energy use with solar energy, which ultimately reduces their monthly electric bills.
