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Committee reviews large solar arrays and fuel‑cell option; requests renderings before formal approval
Summary
Johnson Controls and district staff outlined an energy performance contract that would install rooftop and carport solar at two new schools, potentially fund additional upgrades across the district and include a 325 kW fuel cell at the high school; the committee asked for visual renderings and scheduled a follow-up vote.
District staff and Johnson Controls presenter Aaron Alibrio described a proposed Energy Performance Contract (EPC) that would add solar generation at the two new elementary schools and across the district, plus a possible natural‑gas fuel cell at the high school.
Ben (district staff) framed the request as a go‑ahead on siting and sizing rather than an immediate funding request: “The request tonight, is not as request for money, because the Energy Performance Contract pays for the installation of solar.” Aaron Alibrio said the recommended layout includes roof panels and carports to increase generation, explaining that oversized production at the new schools could generate revenue or credits that would be reinvested in older buildings.
Alibrio gave production and siting details and the program rationale. He said a 162.4 kW carport…
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