OVERVIEW
To support long-term financial sustainability and operational stability, The Jones Center partnered with Entegrity Energy Partners to implement a large-scale solar energy solution.
Delivered through a Solar Services Agreement, the project allows the Jones Center to benefit from solar energy production without upfront capital investment, while helping manage long-term electricity costs and reduce exposure to rising utility rates.
SCOPE
- 3.16 MW DC solar array
- Located in Nashville, Arkansas, supporting the Springdale campus
- Designed to generate over 5.4 million kWh annually
- Delivered through a Solar Services Agreement (SSA):
- No upfront capital investment
- Entegrity owns, operates, and maintains the system
- Jones Center purchases power at a predictable rate
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Supports a significant portion of the Jones Center’s annual energy needs
- Delivers projected lifetime energy cost savings of approximately $3.5 million
- Provides long-term cost stability amid rising utility rates
- Enables reinvestment into:
- Community programs
- Facilities and spaces
- Public services
- Strengthens long-term operational and financial sustainability
