Ulman Building
Part of the Howard County government's historic solar PPA, forecasted in total to generate more than $60M in energy cost savings.
Industry
Municipal & Public Institutions
Solar Strategy
Front-of-the-Meter
Behind-the-Meter
System Type
Canopy
Rooftop
EV Charging
System Type(s)
Ballasted Roof & Parking Canopy
Interconnection
Net Metered & Aggregate Net Metered
Property
Commercial/Government Building
Location
Howard County, MD
System Output
1,200,000 kWh/Yr
System Size
900 kW
Overview
CI Renew partnered with the Howard County Government in 2020 to complete the largest and most innovative solar PPA in the state of Maryland. By aggregating rooftop, parking canopy, and ground-mounted projects into one extensive portfolio, the County transitioned over 50% of its energy consumption to solar and is forecasted to generate more than $60M in savings over the term of their agreement (25 years)--exceeding original savings and generation targets.
Part of the Howard County portfolio, the Ulman Building project includes two unique solar projects. A ballasted rooftop array is system net metered, supplying electricity from solar directly to the building. A series of parking canopies deliver power to other government facilities through virtual aggregate net metering (VANEM).
This site also received grant funding through the Maryland Environmental Energy Administration (MEA) which allowed for the installation of 4 EV charging stations that can be utilized at no cost to building occupants.
“Howard County Government is providing a great example of how to implement solar power systems across multiple facilities while working with the solar community to identify the best locations.”
Dr. Mary Beth Tung, Director, Maryland Energy Administration
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