The Taylorville Fire Department announced that as of May 1st they have been producing solar energy.  Taylorville Fire now has 3,500 square feet of solar panels on the roof of the fire department.  The total project was grant-funded so there is no cost to taxpayers.  In the first 3 months, the solar field has had an average generation of over 14,000 kWh per month.  Over the life span of the solar panels, it’s expected that the Taylorville Fire Department will see significant savings in its energy bills while doing its part to help the environment.  The panels are expected to produce energy for at least 25 years.