The project is anchored by solar panel arrays at 15 elementary, middle and high school sites throughout the district.
Chevron Energy Solutions designed and engineered the project while also installing, operating, maintaining, and guaranteeing the solar systems’ performance for 20 years.
The company has also implemented energy efficiency improvements in the district’s lighting, irrigation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
It will also provide professional development for teachers, curriculum materials and hands-on experiments aligned with state standards to help create a living laboratory that promotes environmental awareness and energy consciousness.
In total, the solar power systems are expected to generate 1.68MW of electricity, directly offsetting much of the district’s energy needs at each site.
The initiative was funded through Measure J, a local bond measure approved by voters in November 2010 that raised $162m to improve school infrastructure and enhance the student learning environment.
The solar and energy efficiency project is expected to reduce the district’s utility costs by $20m over the next 25 years.
Chevron Energy Solutions develops and builds sustainable energy projects that increase energy efficiency and renewable power, reduce energy costs, and ensure reliable, high-quality energy for government, education and business facilities.
