City of Denver spends $10.9M on solar carports with charging stations

(The Center Square) - The Denver City Council approved $10.9 million to install four solar carports with electric vehicle charging stations at four local high schools.

The City Council approved the plan as part of a larger $44.3 million project that extends to 2046. This is part of the Denver Community Solar Program.

The city has plans to install 16 community solar gardens that it says will power buildings with renewable energy and once completed the 16 solar gardens will reduce the same amount of emissions as 1,000 cars.

The City Council approved the expenditure this week. The city of Denver will retain ownership of the solar carports and EV charging stations.

The city stated that 100% of the bill credits generated by the four solar carports will be donated to reduce the utility bills of about 200 low-income Denver Public Schools’ families.