February 2015 - The St. Paul Public Housing Agency (SPPHA), together with Geronimo Energy, will bring solar to local residents under Xcel Energy's Community Solar Garden Program. SPPHA will be the main subscriber for the proposed $40 million community solar garden project, which will be built by Geronimo Energy outside the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Over a 25-year contract period, SPPHA will support the generation of over 864 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of solar power and save more than $4 million in electricity cost, while reducing an estimated more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The project is estimated to offset 85% of SPPHA's electricity consumption at 17 buildings, which are comprised of 2,554 housing units and SPPHA's main office facility in St. Paul.

News Release - The PHA Seeks Renewable Energy Opportunities: “Going Green And Saving Money”

News Article - Geronimo Energy Brings Solar Savings to Saint Paul Public Housing with Community Solar Garden Program