Army National Guard Installs Solar Array in Grand Junction

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Aug 02, 2010, 12:22 ET

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado's Army National Guard Readiness Center in Grand Junction, CO is now capturing the power of the sun thanks to a new solar electric installation from Bella Energy. The new 172 Kilowatt solar array provides enough power to offset 450,000 pounds of carbon emissions and represents another step forward in the Colorado National Guard's pursuit of national energy security.

"Not only will this energy project lay the foundation to meet our net-zero electricity consumption goal of 2030, it is also important in how we will manage and design our facilities in the future," said the Project Manager Maj. Richard Burtt, Colorado Army National Guard.

"Bella Energy is extremely proud to work with the Army National Guard installing solar on our nation's military bases," said Jim Welch, CEO of Bella Energy. "Renewables like solar electricity are a key aspect of national security and will play an important role in our energy policy. Projects like these are a critical element of Bella Energy's ongoing growth as a company. This year Bella Energy is slated to install over two Megawatts of solar energy systems, which is almost double the business we did last year."

About Bella Energy - The people of Bella Energy have been working to provide Colorado communities with renewable energy since 1982. Specializing in mid to large scale solar electric systems, Bella Energy is one of Colorado's largest solar energy companies. Our mission is to provide the solar energy systems that will empower our future, help businesses grow, families succeed and communities thrive. Learn more at http://www.bellaenergy.com

About Colorado National Guard - The men and women of the Colorado Army and Air National Guard have served our country in wartime and peace, always ready, always there as the first military responders to domestic emergencies affecting our communities, state, and nation since 1860.

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SOURCE Bella Energy