University Place Town Center

The City of University Place, Washington completed their 4.8-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) project as a functional and educational public example of renewable energy. The Civic Building features other improvements located in the center of University Place, such as electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle lockers and recycling receptacles, as well as the PV system. The building serves as a visible example of the City’s commitment to sustainable practices.

At the time of the project, energy monitoring services provided to the City connected the live performance data from their existing PV system to students and educators to analyze the system's performance data for educational purposes. A touchscreen kiosk placed within the Civic Building allowed employees and visitors to interact with the system's live performance data while learning about the science and benefits of renewable energy.