– Collins Aerospace and Common Energy are partnering to support four new community solar projects in the greater Portland area
– The projects will have a capacity of 12 MW and generate 17 million KWh of clean energy annually, reducing carbon emissions
– The projects will have a mix of commercial, residential, and low-income subscribers who will receive credits on their electricity bills and Renewable Energy Certificates, with Collins’ facility in Wilsonville providing commercial allocation.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has partnered with Common Energy to support four new community solar projects in the greater Portland area. These projects, with a capacity of 12 MW, will generate 17 million KWh of clean energy annually, helping to reduce carbon emissions and benefit the local community. The projects will be owned and operated by Luminace, a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewables, and will include a mix of commercial, residential, and low-income subscribers as part of Oregon’s Community Solar Program.
The subscribers will receive credits on their electricity bills based on their share of the projects, reducing their energy costs. Additionally, all subscribers will receive Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Collins’ facility in Wilsonville will contribute to the commercial allocation of the projects to anchor the portfolio. Approximately 10% of the credits will be allocated to low-income households, guaranteeing a 20% savings on their electricity bills for 20 years.
Craig Brown, the site leader for Collins in Wilsonville, highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions at their site through this partnership. The collaboration with Common Energy and Luminace will help to reduce the Wilsonville plant’s carbon emissions significantly, with more than 80% of the facility’s annual electrical consumption coming from community solar projects. The Spring 2024 issue of Energy Global magazine covers this exciting partnership and more articles on renewable energy technologies.