Waterloo Fire Station

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 Waterloo Fire Station project was built during construction of the new fire house with the solar array designed/developed simultaneously with PV and installed in coordination with the County's construction efforts. Two different types of ballasted racking systems were built to maximize generation while limiting the weight required to secure the system to the roof and avoiding mechanically fastening the system through a new roof membrane.

CI Renew worked closely with the building's designers to install an East-West racking solution that reduced the required ballast. The arrays were integral to the Waterloo Fire Station's LEED Gold Certification.

"From rooftops to carports to ground mounts, we’re maximizing our ability to capture solar energy at our libraries, firehouses, police stations, our new circuit courthouse and more.”
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball