Hunt Military Communities awarded after installing solar panels at Shaw AFB homes
Hunt Military Communities staff, its military partners and Duke Energy employees are seen with the Power Partner Award.
Every year, Duke Energy awards a long-standing partner who has achieved notable results in the categories of innovation, community excellence, economic development, sustainability innovation, storm restoration and renewable excellence.
This year, it awarded Hunt Military Communities with its annual Power Partner Award for supporting the U.S. Air Force and its long-term energy goals, specifically with the installation of solar panels in 284 homes at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter.
"This is a great example of Hunt's internal capabilities as well as our commitment to our external partnerships with the Air Force, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Shaw base leadership and Duke Energy," said John Hoyt, vice president for Hunt Military Communities. "Moreover, this project is helping to offset approximately 40% of the total annual electrical consumption at Shaw military housing, and all of those savings are kept at the project and will benefit the sustainment of the houses for our airmen."
In collaboration with Duke Energy, Hunt installed 1,350 kilowatts DC of generating capacity to reduce utility bills for the housing project.
As a result, the Shaw Solar Project helped offset more than 40% of the total annual electrical consumption at the base.
"This is part of our ongoing effort to support the U.S. Air Force in meeting its long-term energy goals across the country," said Abe Weiner, vice president at Hunt. "The Shaw Solar project exemplifies how public-private partnerships are able to enhance energy sustainability and resiliency greatly."
Duke Energy performed feeder studies to ensure the solar panels integrated into the system properly. The project was enabled by a Duke Energy rebate of more than $1 million.
"The businesses and organizations selected for this award are truly outstanding," said Chris Edge, Duke Energy vice president of large business customers. "Each one is determined to serve customers and stakeholders in ways that benefit their companies and their communities and delivers value to Duke Energy, as well."