LEXINGTON, Va. —
A local university is taking one-more step to reduce its carbon foot print.
Monday, Washington and Lee announced it entered into a deal to bring solar paneling to campus.
When it's completed, W&L will become the largest solar energy project in the Commonwealth.
More than 15-hundred panels will be built over the parking garage and added to the roof of law school.
W&L President Ken Ruscio explains, "It's going to be cost effective in the long run. It's a good business move for us, as well as the right thing to do."
"The solar panels will produce enough power for 44-homes - to run the power in 44 houses. It's 3% of the current electric load on this campus," says W&L Facilities Management Director Scott Beebe.
