This action culminates an arduous journey started several months ago to take advantage of an incentive program offered by the Tennessee Valley Authority to encourage the generation of renewable electrical power - in this case the power of the sun.
The placement of this collection and generation facility at the landfill is good for the environment and a great use for this barren ground.
The city also receives a lease payment for the use of city property and a credit on its power bill for the power sold back to the grid - which is good for the city too.
