Andover Elementary School in Andover, Connecticut, in partnership with Titan Energy and Greenskies Clean Energy, recently completed a rooftop solar project designed to support the district’s long-term sustainability goals while stabilizing future energy costs.
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The solar project required years of planning and collaboration to complete and is part of a broader effort to improve sustainability and efficiency across the district. In addition, the Andover Board of Education recently approved additional energy-efficiency improvements through Eversource incentive programs, including LED lighting upgrades and other building-efficiency enhancements.
“I am proud of the new solar project at our school and the efforts of the Andover educational community and partnership with Titan Energy to promote sustainability and energy efficiency,” said Valerie Bruneau, superintendent of schools. “I hope the town will continue to support these initiatives, creating further opportunities for financial savings and environmental stewardship in our community.”
The project was completed through a long-term power purchase agreement arranged by Greenskies Clean Energy, which developed, financed, owns and maintains the solar energy system. The arrangement lets the district to benefit from renewable energy and long-term electricity savings without upfront capital investment or ownership responsibilities.
“Projects like this demonstrate how schools and communities can take meaningful steps toward long-term sustainability while maintaining focus on financial responsibility,” said Ryan Linares, head of real estate at Greenskies Clean Energy. “Andover Elementary School approached this project with a clear long-term vision, and we’re proud to support the district’s efforts to create lasting value for students, staff, and the broader community.”
The district hopes the project will help encourage continued sustainability efforts throughout the town of Andover and reinforce the role schools can play as community leaders in environmental stewardship.
“This project reflects what’s possible when schools take a proactive, long-term approach to energy management,” said Kyle Ramm, managing director at Titan Energy. “By combining solar generation with broader efficiency initiatives, Andover Elementary School is creating a more sustainable and cost-effective future for its students, staff and community. We’re proud to help support the district’s goals through solutions that deliver both environmental and financial value.”
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This is a great example of how solar energy can go beyond reducing electricity costs—it can become a real-world lesson in sustainability for students. Andover Elementary School’s rooftop solar project, developed with Titan Energy and Greenskies Clean Energy, supports the district’s long-term sustainability goals while helping stabilize future energy costs.
What makes projects like this especially valuable is the educational impact. Students can see renewable energy technology working on their own school, turning concepts like clean energy, climate responsibility, and energy efficiency into something tangible.
Overall, this is a positive step for both the school and the community.When schools invest in solar, they are not only generating cleaner energy but also helping create a generation that understands the importance of environmental stewardship.