Fort Riley homes will be receiving solar panels as part of a Corvias portfolio-wide initiative to install solar power at partner military installations across the United States at no cost to the military. This is in support of the Department of Defense Privatized Housing Solar Challenge Initiative.

The effort will provide military housing projects rate stabilization resulting in utility savings reinvested into project scope, and increased energy security while eliminating approximately 92,000 tons of carbon emissions each year.

“The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley are committed to energy security and sustainability. Army readiness is the true reason, said Col. John D. lawrence, Fort Riley Garrison Commander. “Through this large scale generation of solar energy, we mark a significant step in achievement of Fort Riley’s energy conservation goals.”

In February Onyx Renewable partners, LLC will begin to install solar power on approximately 1,260 homes throughout the communities on post. The solar panels are expected to generate more than 10.5 megawatts of solar power in the first year alone.