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DuBose Health Center

DuBose Health Center: A Solar Project Built on Vision and Innovation

The DuBose Health Center showcases the Cedars community’s steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility and operational efficiency. Since 2015, the Cedars have pursued renewable energy projects with Yes Solar Solutions. In 2024, the Cedar’s sustainability goals reached new heights with the completion of a commercial-scale solar installation on the rooftop of DuBose Health Center. This new project represents a significant milestone, not just for the solar impact, but for how the community forged a sustainability task force to champion this project.

What DuBose Thought 

A project of this scale takes collaboration and a shared commitment to sustainability. Reflecting on their experience, the leadership at DuBose Health Center shared: 

“Yes Solar Solutions stuck with us every step of the way, from navigating financial approvals to meeting Duke Energy’s deadlines. Their commitment ensured that our system was installed, inspected, and fully operational exactly when we needed it. Their expertise made all the difference.” 

Sara Flynn-Loy, Executive Director & Gavin Locklear, Administrator, DuBose Health Center 

Strong partnerships make projects like this possible, but the Cedars community isn’t stopping here. With the creation of a Sustainable Projects Fund, they’ve built a model for future renewable energy investments. Paired with ongoing system monitoring, their commitment to sustainability will continue to benefit the community for years to come. 

Long-Term Commitment 

The representatives of the Cedar community established a sustainability task force to champion fundraising for the project. Ultimately, this task force crowd-sourced funding which they invested into a Sustainable Projects Fund. This fund provides a 5% investment interest rate which will help generate additional funding to support future renewable energy initiatives at the Cedars. 

DuBose Health Center also benefits from regular maintenance and system monitoring through a service contract with Yes Solar Solutions. This service ensures optimal system performance for the lifetime of the system. This proactive approach ensures that the solar array continues to deliver maximum energy and financial returns for the community.

 

Project Highlights 

  • System Size: The 112.2 kW solar array is comprised of 264 425W panels and 134 SolarEdge optimizers. 
  • Energy Impact: The system generates 27% of DuBose Health Center’s annual energy needs. This ensures cost savings on operational expenses while reducing the center’s carbon footprint. 
  • Funding: The project was made possible through a combination of tax-free loans for nonprofit organizations, direct tax credit payments, and community fundraising.

 

A Model for Sustainability 

This solar project energized the Cedars community with the goal of environmental responsibility and financial prudence. By integrating renewable energy into its core operations, the Cedars demonstrates how sustainability projects can rally a community rooted in resilience. 

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