IEUA’s renewable energy portfolio was strategically developed by identifying how available resources, such as wastewater treatment infrastructure and available land, could be applied to incorporate environmentally friendly technologies capable of producing power at a rate comparable to grid import pricing. IEUA successfully incorporated solar, wind, and battery storage into its facilities to reduce its demand on the electric grid. Utilizing public-private partnerships, IEUA did not have to provide any capital required for the projects and benefitted from the reduced rates for energy costs.
Energy storage is key to maximizing the value of resource investments, allowing the Agency to use resources more efficiently, reduce costs for customers, and participate in building a more resilient grid for the entire region.
