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Benefits of Solar
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The Montgomery County Solar and Advanced Energy Initiative is helping the County build a healthier community, reduce the impact of our operations on the environment, improve resiliency to a changing climate, spur job creation and reduce operating costs. All with clean energy generated on County properties.
Environmental Benefits
![Green house icon](/DGS-OES/Resources/Images/Solar/Icons/GreenHouseIcon.png)
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Generate 10 million kilowatt hours of electricity each year. That’s enough electricity to power more than 800 single family homes.
Financial and Resiliency Benefits
![Green dollar sign icon](/DGS-OES/Resources/Images/Solar/Icons/GreenDollarSignIcon.png)
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Save $10 million over 20 years. The electricity generated by the solar photovoltaic systems is less expensive than other energy supply options cutting electricity costs.