Columbia utilities makes 30-year energy deal with solar farm

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia Water and Light is continuing to expand its renewable energy portfolio through an agreement to receive energy from the Truman Solar Facility.

The facility is south of Interstate 70 and east Burnside Drive on over 90 acres of land.

The mega facility is expected to produce more than 23,000 megawatt-hours during its first year of operation.

The city of Columbia entered a 30-year agreement to purchase the power from the Truman Solar Field for more than 44 dollars per megawatt-hour.

"With the addition of Truman Solar, we are another step closer to meeting the renewable energy goals of current ordinances," Director of Utilities David Sorrell said. "This resource will provide local, renewable energy to the City of Columbia."

In November 2004, a Columbia ordinance was approved by residents to increase its renewable power supply portfolio.

The City is required to generate or purchase electricity from eligible renewable energy sources at 25% by Dec. 31, 2022.