City of Taylorville and Renewable Energy Evolution cut the ribbon on solar panels at the Taylorville Water Treatment plant.

Mayor Bruce Barry says that this will save the city thousands in the first year.

Owner of Solar Energy Evolution Brian Maillet says this his company is happy to provide solar to Taylorville at no upfront cost to the city. 

Solar energy at the Water Treatment plant will commence no later than mid-January. After six years, the company will donate the panels to the city. 

After 25 years, the savings will increase even more. To hear the entire presentation, click below.