4CORE receives solar energy award

The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency was awarded the Colorado Solar Energy Industry Association Solar and Energy Storage Award for the 11-99 kilowatt category March 12 during the Solar Power Mountain West conference in Denver.

The award recognizes 4CORE’s solar and new battery storage installation project for Socorro Senior Living in Pagosa Springs, which provides a home for 19 lower-income seniors that ensures a level of safety during power outages. It will save residents an estimated $5,000 in yearly electrical costs.

The Environmental Protection Agency selected 4CORE for a $25,000 award to implement the project. La Plata Electric Association matched the funds, with sponsorships from Michael and Elaine Moravan, Britt Bassett, Ilana Stern, the Ballantine Family Fund and First Southwest Bank. SolarWorks, Living Solar, Flat Rock Solar and Dobson Solar also contributed to the project.

For more information, call 259-1916 or visit www.fourcore.org.

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