COLTON COURIER Weekly
August 8, 2024
Vol 152, NO. 33
Grand Terrace High School and City Partner with Arevon for Landmark Energy Storage Project to Power 150,000 Homes
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Kevin Smith, CEO of Arevon cutting the ribbon with community partners on July 30, 2024 in Grand Terrace.
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Charles Neighbours, Principal of Grand Terrace High School at the podium.
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(MW) of capacity and 800 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage, enough to power up to 150,000 homes for up to four hours during peak demand. The project marks a significant step toward meeting the region's Climate Action Plan goals and showcases the collective efforts of the city, local school district, and commercial partners.
benefiting both the county and the local education system. Grand Terrace Mayor Bill Hussey, Council Member Jeff Allen, Grand Terrace High School Principal Charles Neighbours, and David Lincoln, Senior Vice President of Rosendin Electric, joined Arevon CEO Kevin Smith in addressing the attendees.
The state-of-the-art facility, located in Grand Terrace, will provide 200 megawatts
The event highlighted the project's potential to generate approximately $25 million in property tax revenue over its lifespan,
"The Condor Energy Storage Project sig-
By Manny Sandoval he City of Grand Terrace, in collaboration with Arevon Energy Inc. and Grand Terrace High School, celebrated the official launch of the Condor Energy Storage Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 30.
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CJUSD Superintendent Dr. Frank Miranda encouraging students on their first day back to school at Sycamore Hills Elementary.
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Woodrow Wilson Elementary teachers and staff snap a quick photo before class begins on August 5, 2024.
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The Ruth O. Harris Middle School “Bulldogs” before the bell rings.
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Superintendent Dr. Miranda shaking a student’s hand, welcoming them back to school.