No. These solar panels already constructed and generating electricity. They are located on Monegan Road on City of Whitefish property, near the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
No, you are not obligated to participate in the program for a specified period after signing up.
No, Flathead Electric Cooperative owns all Community Solar III panels. As a participant in the program, you will receive the solar credits generated by one panel, but you will not own the panel itself.
No, this program is free! Your member-owned, not-for-profit Co-op received a grant from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to fund this program.