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Standard Solar to solarize all schools in one Michigan school district

By Kelsey Misbrener | March 21, 2018

Standard Solar, a solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide, today announced it will design, build, finance, operate and maintain solar arrays at all seven schools within the Flushing Community Schools district in Flushing, Michigan. The renewable energy, generated by the 1.1 MW of combined arrays, is estimated to save the school district $45,000 annually.

Roof mounted arrays will be installed on Springview Elementary, Central Elementary, Seymour Elementary, Early Child Center and Flushing Middle School. Ground-mount arrays will be installed at Elms Elementary and Flushing High School. The energy produced by these seven arrays will offset nearly 100% of the district’s entire current electric loads.

“Public-private partnerships are an ideal option for educational facilities and municipal governments looking to reduce their energy costs and be stewards of the environment,” said Daryl A. Pilon, M.E. at Standard Solar. “We are excited about this project and appreciate the great partnerships in place to make this project a reality for the school district.”

“The Board of Education and the administration take stewardship very seriously, whether it’s stewardship of taxpayer money or natural resources,” said Flushing community schools finance director Kelly Stearns. “This transaction will save the district $45,000 every year. That’s $45,000 more in our general fund, which can be spent in the classrooms. At the same time, our students will have the opportunity to learn about renewable energy, and to have a very up-close relationship with its productions, which enhances our STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs.”

Miller Canfield’s Renewable Energy Finance team acted as legal counsel for the school district.

The project is expected to be completed by fall 2018.

News item from Standard Solar

About The Author

Kelsey Misbrener

Kelsey is associate editor of Solar Power World.

Comments

  1. Dr. Wightman, Superintendent says

    April 3, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    Kelsey,

    Great article; sounds promising. I recently talked with Tim about the project and we are very interested in doing something similar in Marysville Public Schools. Please give me a call so that we can talk.

    Regards,

    Dr. Wightman

    Reply
    • Kelly Pickerel says

      April 3, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Dr. Wightman – Solar Power World is a news outlet reporting on solar projects. We’d suggest reaching out to the folks at Standard Solar if you want more information on how to bring solar to your school.

      Reply

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