With the goal of making solar energy more accessible for all of its members and in a joint effort with Kanab City, Garkane broke ground on the area’s first community solar project. Garkane worked closely with Kanab City to find a location that would benefit all of the community, and not just a select few. The 33kW solar energy system will be constructed as the roof of a new amphitheater being built next to the skate park. The amphitheater, nestled beneath Kanab’s red hills, will serve as a beautiful backdrop for outdoor concerts, dance recitals, and other live performances.
With the help of an energy efficient rebate from its wholesale power supplier Deseret Power, and from the newly created SHINE program, Garkane is able to fully fund the project without using additional membership capital. The SHINE program is a way for members to pay an additional amount on their monthly bill to help fund local renewable energy projects. Southern Utah News
