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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia is getting a major boost in sustainability, with 162 solar panels now covering the roof of the new Buck Melton Center.
The installation, carried out by Cherry Street Energy, is expected to drastically reduce energy costs for the nonprofit. As Georgia temperatures rise and electricity costs increase, the panels offer long-term financial relief for the organization.
Cherry Street Energy CEO Michael Chanin said the project reflects his commitment to the Macon community and its children.
“The Boys and Girls Club is an incredible institution in Macon that supports children after school and in the summer,” he said. “We can help them control the cost of their electricity with solar panels that we installed at no capital expense.”
Chanin described the project as his way of giving back to the community he loves. Cherry Street Energy will continue to support the panels for the next 20 years.
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