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Cape Lookout National Seashore Completes Solar Project

PRE News & Ideas | By Jared Brumbaugh

Published May 15, 2017 at 3:09 PM EDT

Cape Lookout National Seashore is going green. The park holds a ribbon cutting on May 16th to acknowledge a new photovoltaic system that provides renewable power to the remote barrier island. Until now, the historic site was powered by a combination of diesel generators and shore power. Now, the lighthouse area and keeper's quarters are entirely off the grid and independent of fossil fuel energy. This week, Jared Brumbaugh speaks with maintenance supervisor Steve Sabol about the new solar project which went online last month.

Jared Brumbaugh

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking long trails, tending his garden, stargazing on clear nights, and sharpening his culinary skills in the kitchen.

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