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The Hesperia Recreation and Park District is Breaking Ground on Solar Projects around Hesperia
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HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The Hesperia Recreation and Park District (HRPD) is set to embark on an ambitious initiative to introduce solar energy across multiple facilities.

Community members are invited to attend groundbreaking ceremonies at various locations as the district embraces greener energy solutions.

This strategic shift underscores HRPD’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmental sustainability. Solar energy, recognized for its versatility, will be harnessed to power various functions including lighting, electricity, water heating, and more.

“Harnessing solar energy helps make the electrical grid more resilient, as well as lowers electrical costs. We are looking forward to the countless possibilities and projects we can accomplish in the future with the power of solar,” stated HRPD officials.

List of groundbreaking ceremonies:

- Rick Novack Community Center: August 26, 2024 – 8am-9am
- Percy Bakker Community Center: August 26, 2024 – 12pm-1pm
- Lime Street Community Center: September 3, 2024 – 9am-10am
- Epicentre: September 16, 2024 – 9am-10am
- Hesperia Community Park: September 30, 2024 – 9am-10am

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