A combined total of 363 grid-tied solar photovoltaic panels have been mounted on both facilities. These rooftop solar panels are part of the agency’s transition to reducing carbon consumption by gaining energy from zero or low carbon sources.

Island County Commissioner District 3 and Island Transit Board Member Janet St. Clair flipped the switch on the Camano transit facility this past year.

“These solar panels will reduce Island Transit’s energy costs and environmental impact,” said St. Clair. “This is an essential step as the agency moves closer to reducing their dependency on non-renewable energy and transitioning toward a zero emissions fleet.”

Both facilities provide real-time access to current and historical power generation statistics in the lobbies as well as on the website.

The solar panels were manufactured in Washington State and funded, in part, through a grant of $133,795.00 from the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Island Transit continues to support a sustainable, clean transportation future with renewable energy solutions.

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