The Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District would like to formally thank Congressman Mike Thompson for his support in our pursuit to construct a solar project to power our water reclamation plant.

As you have reported we have received a combination federal grant and loan to build the project that will fix our energy rates for the next 30 years and is estimated to save the community $750,000.

Since Congressman Thompson’s press release, our office has received numerous inquiries from Lake County businesses that are interested in building the project.

We are encouraged and excited that the solar project may help stimulate the local community and maintain Lake County jobs.

Likewise, we’re proud to be a part of a project that will eliminate the majority of energy demand for our most demanding system and will greatly reduce our carbon footprint.

We have received wonderful feedback from many of our customers and community support for this project, and we look forward with great anticipation.

Thank you, Congressman Thompson, for your outspoken support of this project.

Mel Aust is general manager of the Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District in Hidden Valle Lake, Calif.