Big Stone Gap’s DMME Headquarters Now Using Solar Energy

The Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy headquarters in Big Stone Gap Virginia is now one of three state facilities using a significant amount of solar energy. Recently local and state officials commissioned the new Solar rooftop that will produce power on site and save money at the same time. Tarah Kesterson is with the DMME.

(:11)…THATS GOING TO BE A LOT OF COST SAVINGS TO THE TAXPAYERS AND PLUS OUR AGENCY IS ABOUT SO MUCH AND ONE OF THOSE THINGS IS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT AND DEPLOYING RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Big Stone Gap Virginia’s DMME roof mounted system will offset half of the offices energy needs.