Sonoma Fire District Joins Forces with SolarCraft to Go Green

Novato, CA, September 17, 2024 –Installed  on the station’s standing seam roof, the newly installed solar photovoltaic system at Schell-Vista is designed to generate 49,381 kWh of clean energy annually. This system will offset nearly 85% of the station’s electricity usage, greatly reducing its dependence on expensive utility power.

This move reflects a growing shift among public entities toward renewable energy, as they adopt solar to decrease reliance on traditional power sources. By going solar, Schell-Vista Fire is setting a strong example of environmental stewardship for other public organizations.

The newly installed solar panels are expected to offset 35 metric tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) every year. This is equivalent to removing over 88,200 miles driven by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle, saving 79 barrels of oil, or the carbon sequestered by 40 acres of trees in one year.