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..., power demand is excessive, and resources may be limited. Please conserve energy as much as possible to avoid service interruptions. On a RED day ale...


Energy Services:


Energy Department:
The mission statement for the City of St. George's Energy Services Department (SGESD) is to provide safe, affordable and reliable energy. SGESD currently has 59 employees and serves approximately 28,000 cu...


Tips to Save Energy:
On a GREEN day, please follow the energy efficiency suggestions to save energy: Set the thermostat at 78° Use a fan to move the air around, yo...


Tips to Save Energy:
On ORANGE days, please reduce energy during the peak hours of 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This is the highest demand on the City power system. Please follow the energy efficiency suggestions to save energy:   Avoid using the oven Avoid running the dishwasher or cloth...


Resources:
  The Home Energy Assistance Target program, known as H.E.A.T., is a federally-funded energy assistance program. The goal of the program is to assist eligible individuals and families meet the higher costs of energy during the winter and summer.  The program typically runs from ...


Neighborhood Open Houses 2024:
...tments and divisions, including: planning and zoning, public works, water, energy services, leisure services, police, fire, golf, human resources, eco...


Youth Soccer:
...in North America and our International Soccer Camp is where we channel our energy and passion for the game into a fun yet developmental environment. O...


Impact Fees:
...al Wastewater Fire/EMS Police Parks & Recreation Transportation Power (Energy)  


Conservation:
... water between 4 and 6 am!   St. George Water and Energy Services are committed to using our natural resources in the most effective manner not just for the short term, but for the long term. Ensuring an adequate supply of clean, drinkable water and a reliable source of energy at the most affordable rates are our goals. 


Power Generation :
...ems.   This is a 24 hour operation that includes: • Five  Energy System Controller/Resource Schedulers • Energy System Controller & Resource Scheduling Supervisor


City Contacts:
...p; Suntran - 435-673-8726  Utilities  - 435-627-4700  Water/Energy Emergencies  - 435-627-4835  Water/Energy Conservation - 435-627-4848  For emergencies please call 911&nb...


Conservation Tips:
...er adjustment, adjust the water level lower. Using less water saves on the energy needed to heat hot water as well as saving water.    &bu...


Frequent Questions:
...ge during the billing period. Please see current fee chart.    Energy Tax - 6.0% tax on electricity per state law. Funds are used for gene...


Frequent Questions:
...pany has a Facebook page that can be found by searching City of St. George Energy Services Department.  Pictures of jobs the crews are working on, energy efficiency information and other news is shared on the page. 


GARBAGE & RECYCLING INFORMATON  :
...an environmentally responsible activity. It saves natural resources, saves energy, reduces the need for landfill space, and lowers the need to use tox...


Net Metering Information:
...all solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on their home or business and generate energy to power their home or business.        To submit an application please use the online Building Permit Program, Cityinspect.  You can access the Net Metering Application and checklist online at stg.cityinspect.com   However it's important to understand how the net metering program works before you sign a purchase agreement.  Contact the Energy Services Department to review how the program works and/or review the program documents at the bottom of the page.   The City adopted a Net Metering Program in 2005 and revised the program in 2015.  The 2015 revisions included implementation of the following fees.    One Time Fees: Application Fee Bi-directional Meter Fee   Monthly Solar Reliability Fee Based on the kWh produced by the system   The “RESOURCES” section below contains the documents related to the Net Metering Program.   Net Metering Program – this document explains the program and the requirements customers have to meet to participate.  This is an informational document.   Net Metering Application – this is the document that must be filled out and submitted to the Energy Services Department to start the process. This document must be filled out and submitted via the City Inspect program - available at this link:  http://stg.cityinspect.com/ Questions regarding the City Inspect program should be directed to the Building Department.  435-627-4100    Net Metering Agreement – this document is an agreement with the customer and the city regarding the responsibilities of each party with regard to the solar PV system operation.  This document requires a customer’s notarized signature. The Net Metering Agreement can be submitted to the Energy Services Department (811 E Red Hills Parkway) at any time during the application review process.  However, it must be submitted before the system will be approved to go on line.    Net Metering Appendix – this document details the fees related to the program and the calculation of the monthly solar reliability charge and the annual buy back of any excess energy the customer generated.  This is an informational document.      Common questions related to the Net Metering Program   If you are considering installing solar PV on your home or business, there are several questions to ask in order to make an informed decision.    What is roof top solar?   Roof top solar typically refers to solar Photovoltaic (PV) system installed on a roof which generates energy from the sun to power a person’s home or business.   What terms do I need to understand about solar PV systems?   Behind the customer meter: The system is located so that any generated electricity flows first the customer, if the customer needs more energy than the solar PV is generating, St. George delivers the energy to you from the electrical grid.  For example, if your home uses 100 kWh a day and your system produces 80 kWh per day, you will receive 20 kWh a day from the electrical grid.   kW: Kilowatt – is equal to 1,000 watts.  A solar PV system capacity is measured in kW.  For example a 3 kW system would have the ability to produce 3 kW of demand (which is the maximum of energy output at a moment in time).    kWh – kilowatt hour – is a measurement of energy, it is a kW multiplied by the time in hours.  For instance 2 kW for 1 hour is 2 kWh. Customers are billed based on how many kWh consumed in a billing cycle.   For example if you have a 3 kW system (shown above) and it generated 3 kW for 1 hour, it would produce 3 kWh of energy. It is estimated that a 3 kW system in St. George has the potential of generating 5,193 kWh in a 12 month period. The energy produced would go first to your home and then if any more energy is needed, St. George would deliver energy to you from the electrical grid.   How much will a solar PV system cost?  Solar PV system costs can vary depending on many factors such as the size or capacity of the system.  Some questions to ask may be:   How large of a system do I need?   This question addresses what is termed “name plate capacity” of a solar PV system and is expressed in kilowatts (kW).  The capacity of the system will tell you how much energy the system will generate.  For example a 3 kW system is expected to generate 5,193 kWh in a year.   PV Watts Calculator is a website that can provide an estimate of how many kWh’s you will save based on the system size.  The website is http://pvwatts.nrel.gov/    How can I find my utility information?   Contact the St. George City at 435-627-4700 to request a copy of your energy use history.   Will the system be installed on the roof of my home, roof of an unattached garage or on the ground?   That is a question for your installer to answer.  You should check with the City Building Department to determine the requirements.  435-627-4000   Will the system include a battery bank to provide back-up power in the event of a utility power disruption?   That is a question for your installer to answer.      What are the fees and when do I have to pay them?   The fees and how they are calculated are listed in the Net Metering Appendix which found in the Resources section of the Net Metering page on the City’s website.  www.sgcity.org   Can I install a solar PV system on my house?   Yes a homeowner can install solar on the house they are residing in. A homeowner cannot install solar on income property.   A licensed electrician will be required to handle the interconnection with the utility.  An individual installing a system on their owner/occupied home will need to follow the net metering program requirements.   How do I find a solar contractor?   St. George requires all solar contractors to have a City business license and to have completed the pre-qualified solar contractor class.  For a list of contractors that have met this requirement please contact 435-627-4095   It is recommended that you obtain more than one bid as part of the decision making process.   Once I’ve decided on a contractor or am ready to install the system myself, what is the next step?   Complete the Net Metering Application which can be obtained via the City Inspect webportal.  Contact The Building Department with questions related to the City Inspect webportal.   Once the application is submitted how long is the process.   A time line and steps in the review process are located in the Net Metering Program document.     What can I expect on my utility bill after the solar PV is installed? The customer charge will still be billed. Two meters will be listed on the Electric portion of your utility bill. One is the bi-directional meter.  If the kWh charge will read zero if you did not need any energy from the utility.  If you required energy from the utility, there will be a KWH charge. The other line under the  Electric section on your bill is the reading from the production meter. It is the kWh’s your system produced in the billing period.    The line item for “SOLAR REL CG” is the Solar Reliability Charge. This charge is based on the kWh's your system produced in the billing period.   When do I get paid for excess energy my solar PV system generated?      For example in March I produced more energy than I needed.  What happened to my excess energy?   Your excess energy was delivered to St. George grid and a calculation for a credit of kWh was put to your bill for the next month.  Let look at the charge below for example.   Customer A Month Consumed kWh Generated kWh kWh billed or credit Bill reflects March 420 445 -25 420 - 445 = (25) April 480 495 -40 480 - 495+ (25) = (40) May 600 527 33 600-527-40=33 June 800 552 248 800-552=248 July 900 524 376 900-524=376 Aug 600 498 102 600-498=102 Sept 400 453 -53 400-453=(53) Oct 420 436 -69 420-436+(53)=(69) Nov 400 318 13 400-318+(69)=13 Dec 300 287 13 300-287=13     In this scenario, Customer A used the kWh credit and was billed for the energy needed from St. George.  The customer will not be paid anything...


Forms, Applications, Licenses, and Permits :


Millcreek Generation Facility:
...ins the facility as well as the required control equipment.    Energy generated from this facility is used primarily to meet the growing s...


Apply for Utility Services:
...r area. Service may be initiated by calling 1- 800-244-1111. Dominion Energy provides natural gas. Their phone number is 800-323-5517.&...