The Utah National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jeff Burton and Gov. Gary Herbert switched the switch for solar-energy savings at an official ceremony July 16, at the Utah Guard’s Draper headquarters. The Utah National Guard’s energy-creation program includes solar and wind power. On the roof of the Guard’s headquarters building are more than 1,400 new solar panels that were ceremoniously switched on. "We are very proud of this, and all of our green energy projects,” said Burton. “We seek to be good stewards of our precious resources and will continue as an organization to seek innovat
The Utah National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jeff Burton and Gov. Gary Herbert switched the switch for solar-energy savings at an official ceremony July 16, at the Utah Guard’s Draper headquarters. The Utah National Guard’s energy-creation program includes solar and wind power. On the roof of the Guard’s headquarters building are more than 1,400 new solar panels that were ceremoniously switched on. "We are very proud of this, and all of our green energy projects,” said Burton. “We seek to be good stewards of our precious resources and will continue as an organization to seek innovative ways to conserve and reduce our ; This solar project is one of 10 that are scheduled to be completed this year and are estimated to save more than $10 million over the next 20 years. The installation of solar panels in Draper will be equivalent to powering nearly 50 homes. The Utah National Guard and the State of Utah are leading the way in increasing energy efficiency, reducing energy costs and improving the environment and air quality in Utah.
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