LANCASTER, Calif., July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Lancaster is proud to announce that
the Multi-Agency Regional Resilience Center (MARRC) project will
now be known as the "Parris Center," in recognition of Mayor
R. Rex Parris and his family for
their outstanding contributions to the City. Mayor Parris has been
instrumental in advancing the City's green and renewable energy
infrastructure, and leading Lancaster's groundbreaking initiative to
become the first net-zero and hydrogen city in the nation.
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Since his election in 2008, Mayor Parris has spearheaded a
decade-long initiative to transform the City of Lancaster into a hub for clean and
green energy innovation. Under his leadership, the City has
invested over $2 billion in solar
energy since 2009 and created Lancaster Choice Energy, a program
offering green energy to Lancaster
residents at reduced costs. In 2024, Mayor Parris launched
Lancaster Energy, a new City division committed to clean energy and
innovation, supplying a diverse set of clean energy resources,
including hydrogen, green ammonia, and solar, and delivering these
resources to ports and other key locations throughout southern
California.
"Serving this City as mayor has been one of the greatest honors
of my life," said Mayor Parris. "Together, we have made remarkable
strides in renewable energy and hydrogen, and the Parris Center
represents the next exciting phase of our journey. We've also taken
significant steps to enhance public safety, including the
establishment of our own police department. I am deeply grateful to
my wife and family for their unwavering support and the sacrifices
they have made. Their contributions have been pivotal to both my
success and the City's progress during these transformative
years."
Vice Mayor Marvin Crist added,
"Naming the center after Mayor Parris and his family was a
unanimous decision. His vision and dedication have profoundly
shaped our City's future. The Parris Center will stand as a
testament to his relentless pursuit of innovation and
sustainability."
The Parris Center will become the first building of its kind to
utilize an integrated system of hydrogen, electricity, and heat
pumps to achieve a zero-carbon footprint, ensuring outstanding
sustainability and energy resiliency for emergency situations. ENSO
Infrastructure LLC has joined forces with Japanese partners, ENSO
Japan and Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Ltd. (TEPCO), with
support from Japan's New Energy
and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), toward a
demonstration of a state-of-the-art energy management system (EMS)
at the Parris Center using locally-generated solar power for
producing the hydrogen. The Parris Center is set to become the
largest Zero Energy Building (ZEB) using green hydrogen for
electric power generation, energy storage, and heat, as well as for
EV charging and fueling for light- to heavy-duty hydrogen
vehicles.
The Parris Center held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 11, 2024, at the AV Fair & Event
Center.
About The City of Lancaster
Lancaster is a diverse community
of nearly 170,000, leading the future through science, technology,
art, culture, and collaboration. Home to astronauts, rocket
scientists, families, and innovative businesses large and small, we
are leading the USA with
innovation. Combined with spectacular landscapes and clean air,
Lancaster has the confidence,
expertise, spirit, and imagination to transform tomorrow. We are:
Creating a better tomorrow. Visit us at
www.cityoflancasterca.gov.
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