Solar Backup Systems Planned for Eight Community Facilities

The Department of General Services (DGS), working with the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, will install solar-powered backup systems at seven recreation centers and one health center located in Equity Focus Areas and rural communities. The installations are part of a long-term plan to establish resilience hubs or microgrids at 14 community centers and nine additional public facilities. Combined with future battery storage, the sites will provide residents backup power, refrigeration, heating, and cooling during emergencies.