More than 17,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels are in the process of being fitted to 31 DCSD sites across the county in a bid to cut carbon emissions and save cash.
The sites receiving PV modules include 30 elementary, middle and high schools as well as one athletic stadium, all located in Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree or Parker, Colorado.
Initial costs for the solar systems are approximately $18m, and the entire project is being funded and financed by REgeneration Finance.
Under a power purchase agreement, REgeneration Finance pays for the complete cost to develop, build, operate and maintain the project, while DCSD purchases the emissions-free power from REgeneration Finance at a reduced rate.
