Five local schools to install solar projects
PRJUSD approves solar project with Sun Edison
–Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is partnering with Sun Edison to install six solar energy-producing projects across five schools and the district’s support service facility. The project required no upfront investment and is expected to save the district more than $260,000 within the first year of operation alone, according to a press release by the school district. Savings over the 20-year lease period are estimated at $9 million.
Installation will begin in June 2016 and should be completed within six months. PRJUSD chose Sun Edison because the company, “is the leader in the renewable energy-producing field with a proven track record in working with the California public sector.”
Superintendent Chris Williams said, ” The project will save the district money on its energy bill, provide additional resources for the classroom, and will help our students learn more about the importance of renewable energy.”
The project includes solar arrays mounted on carports and shade structures at the following sites: Kermit King Elementary, Virginia Peterson Elementary, Winifred Pifer Elementary, George Flamson Middle, Paso Robles High, and the district support service facility. In addition to producing power, the structures will provide added lighting and shade for both staff and bus parking as well as the district’s students during break and lunch hours.
Brilliant! So happy the school district is moving forward with this cost-saving, renewable energy. The shade aspect is an added bonus.
Brilliant! So happy the school district is moving forward with this cost-saving, renewable energy. The shade aspect is an added bonus.