Edited release
10/27/23
The City of Iowa City announced their newest solar array began operating this month atop the Public Works building on Napolean Lane. The system is designed to meet all of the facility’s energy needs under normal operating conditions.
An online dashboard has been established that shows daily, weekly, and monthly output and also provides information on environmental benefits, including the equivalent pounds of carbon dioxide emissions saved.
The over 99,000-square-foot Public Works building was built to LEED standards and features many energy efficient design elements, including 40 skylights, translucent polycarbonate walls, LED lighting, and a variable refrigerant flow cooling system.
Since completing construction in 2019, the building has received a number of recognitions, including awards from the American Public Works Association, the American Institute of Architects, and MidAmerican Energy for its innovative, sustainability-focused design.
A link to the online dashboard: