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Cascade County beams over solar panels

Cascade County commissioners hope to save money and educate the public about the benefits of renewable energy with a new solar power system.

The county, one of 10 governmental entities selected to receive the free solar electric systems through NorthWestern Energy’s Sun4Communities project, had solar panels installed on the courthouse annex about two weeks ago.

"Public education about alternative energy is important," said Cascade County Commission Chairwoman Peggy Beltrone. "This provides that opportunity."

The panels provide a portion of the building’s electric needs. Any excess electricity will be fed into the utility grid through a net metering agreement, which allows the building’s meter to spin backward.

By SONJA LEE
Tribune Staff Writer

Full Story: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050905/NEWS01/509050307/1002

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