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| Some of the solar panels installed with the breathtaking Downtown Los Angeles backdrop |
The LA Fashion District's LA Flower Market just got greener. On Tuesday, September 27, 2011, the LA Flower Market held a press conference that officially welcomed the installation of a 280kw Solar Electric System that will now harness power from the brightest star to generate energy for their many vendors that sell flowers. This amazing feat marks the LA Flower Market as the largest privately owned commercial system that LADWP has in their system at this time, with 1,246 Schuco USA solar panels in place.
Councilwoman Jan Perry, chair of the Energy and Environment Committee; the Los Angeles Flower Market of Los Angeles; the Board of Directors of the American Florists Exchange which includes the LA Fashion District Executive Director Kent Smith; and the LADWP were present to help celebrate this milestone in transporting the historic facility into the 21st century.
"It is very fitting that the largest flower market in the United States is leading the way for the present and future of renewable energy. This solar project is an example of how sustainability and growth can coexist and flourish," said Councilwoman Perry. "I commend the Los Angeles Flower Market for championing green energy."
Here are some benefits that the solar system installation will provide for the LA Flower Market:
- Offset 90% of the Market's usage for its largest meter
- Reduce 8,724 tons of CO2 over 25 years
- Provide estimated savings of $748,276 over 25 years
- Savings is the equivalent of 28,389,080 miles not driven
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| Councilwoman Jan Perry speaking at the press conference |
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| Some of the solar panels installed on the roof top |
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| As part of LADWP's Solar Incentive Program, the green project garnered a $606,754.46 rebate which will help offset the system's cost (photo via LAist) |