As solar tax credits end early, here’s how one Oklahoma tribal nation used them

Summary:

– Caddo Nation child care center in Hinton will use 217 solar panels.

– Project developed with EightTwenty using federal and tribal incentives.

– Solar supports energy savings, education and community sustainability .

Positioned near hills and a dense line of trees, the Caddo Nation’s new child care center in Hinton won’t just be shaping young minds. Plans for the site include generating enough solar energy to power the building through 217 rooftop and carport panels.

Although the center will still be plugged into the electric grid and receive a utility bill, officials with the project say the charge should be significantly lower than without solar. The installation is among the first developed by Saku , a joint venture between the Caddo Nation and solar co