The inauguration of the West Mason Fire Solar Project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 14, 2024. This installation is set to lower the District's energy costs, projecting savings of over $215,159 in the next forty years. It will also diminish West Mason Fire's carbon footprint by 32,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually, which is comparable to planting 262 trees each year or refraining from driving 40,000 miles. The financial benefits from the solar project will enhance the services provided by West Mason Fire and the district, allowing for greater staff support and other community services.

The West Mason Fire solar project includes 92 panels and is projected to cover 97% of the building's annual energy consumption.

Olympia Community Solar developed the project and secured grant funding for the project. The project’s Silfab Solar Panels were manufactured in Washington State. South Sound Solar designed and installed the 34.96 kilowatt system.

Photo courtesy of Olympia Community Solar