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El Dorado Irrigation District says power to the pipes

Posted by: Maven on August 31, 2009 at 12:58 pm

From the Mountain Democrat:

“With the prospect of immediate income and a payback in five-14 years, the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors Aug. 24 approved two small hydroelectric projects.

Besides the quick payback period, EID could point to its successful experience with an array of solar panels at the El Dorado Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant. “I think we agonized on the solar project, but the money coming in far exceeded our expectations,” said Board President George Wheeldon about the solar panels.

The 5.5-acre solar array was installed in June 2006, according to Communications Director Deanne Kloepfer, and the 12-year payback period has shrunk to seven years. The solar farm cost EID $2.8 million, with PG&E paying an equal amount.

The two hydro projects recommended by the engineering staff will take the place of pressure reducing stations on the Pleasant Oak Main at Reservoir 7 and the El Dorado Main at Reservoir 3. Each will cost about $1.5 million. The hydroelectic generators will take advantage of the pressure in the pipes at those points. …”

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August 31, 2009 · Filed Under Sacramento

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