Why did St. George choose solar?
St. George looked at all of the renewable sources of energy and performed multiple studies; it was determined that, due to the weather and the landscape, solar was the best choice. • Why now? The utility companies serving St. George have decided to launch this program now in response to requests from the community for a local, renewable source of energy. • What is the benefit of SunSmart? By participating in the program, residents help lower their carbon footprint and invest in their local economy. The economies of scale make SunSmart an affordable, maintenance-free way to take advantage of solar power. • Why is the program set up this way? St. George residents are able to participate in a variety of programs that support renewable energy. Prior to launching this program the City of St. George Energy Services Department and Dixie Escalante Electric performed in-depth research to determine what residents wanted. SunSmart was designed to meet community demand and give residents another o
