Reaching new heights in Baltimore County [Video]

RANDALLSTOWN, Md. — At a time when many people are complaining that their electric bills are going through the roof, Baltimore County is using the top of the Randallstown Community Center to cut its costs.

“This is now the largest solar project in Baltimore County to date,” announced County Executive Johnny Olszewski as the county cut a ceremonial ribbon on the finished project.

1,880 solar panels mounted on the center’s roof are now capturing enough of the sun’s radiant energy to power the entire facility with more kilowatts to spare.

“The average homeowner uses between 10,500 to 11,000 kilowatt hours per year,” said Maryland Sen. Benjamin Brooks, “This particular building is going to be generating 800,000 kilowatt hours.”

The county has partnered with a solar producer called TotalEnergies, and it actually is picking up all of the up front costs and owns the panels, but county taxpayers will receive a …