South Fulton says new program means paying less for solar energy

South Fulton leaders on Tuesday approved an agreement with a company set to install solar panels on city buildings and sell back the energy at a reduced rate.

Since 2015 when General Assembly approved legislature to increase solar access, Cherry Street Energy has also struck deals with the cities of Atlanta, Macon and Jekyll Island.

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Cherry Street will maintain panels at Welcome All and Sandtown parks.

Then the city will buy the power back for less than it is currently paying. A city news release said this could reduce the energy costs of South Fulton, which incorporated in 2017, by 10% to 15% over two decades.

“As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that growth is smart,” said Mayor Bill Edwards.

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