From Rochester Post-Bulletin, story by Jeff Hansel
Mayo Clinic announced yesterday that it plans to undertake what they’re calling the the largest solar energy project in southeast Minnesota.
Beginning this summer, about 500 solar panels will be installed on the roof of Mayo Clinic’s Damon Patient/Visitor Parking Ramp in downtown Rochester, the clinic said.
The effort will save costs and help offset peak summer energy use, as solar energy production peaks during summer when power demands soar for air conditioning.
Rochester Public Utilities will help with installation costs through their new SolarChoice Program.