Point Roberts wins $133,000 Grant to Bring Solar and Backup to Public Buildings

We did it!! Resilient Point Roberts: Going Solar, in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation District, has been awarded $133,000 in grant funding from the state’s Clean Energy Community Decarbonization Grants program to conduct feasibility studies for installing solar panels and backup power on public buildings.

This program is a big step toward energy independence and resilience on the Point. Having solar and storage means we reduce our dependence on external power supplies, which are susceptible to disruptions.

The project represents a growing wave of community engagement and interconnectedness that we are very excited about. Letters of Support for the project were provided by Point Roberts Taxpayers Association, the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee, the Whatcom County Library System, Whatcom County Fire District No. 5, Point Roberts Water District No. 4, Point Roberts Emergency Planning, Circle of Care, Trinity Community Lutheran Church, Point Roberts Animal Welfare Society, and PRO-Earth. Additionally, $17,000 in financial support was provided by the Fire District ($10k), Parks District ($5k), and a local private contribution ($2k).

A big thanks to our Resilient Point Roberts: Going Solar volunteers, the leadership of the Parks District and the Friends of Point Roberts Library, our Fire Chief and District Commissioners, the Trinity Church, and all the volunteer committees who supported us.

We’re on our way!