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OCPS pilot solar project at OTC West and energy programs show early reductions in use, but ROI remains long
Summary
Facilities staff said a rooftop solar system at the Orange Technical College West campus is producing electricity and that districtwide modernization and control upgrades have reduced electricity use per square foot, but recent construction cost increases push solar payback periods beyond panel lifespans for school-scale rooftop projects.
At the May 13 Orange County School Board work session, facilities staff reported early data from a solar rooftop pilot at Orange Technical College West and said district-wide energy-efficiency measures are beginning to reduce electricity consumption per square foot.
The findings are significant because energy improvements and renewable projects are part of the district's sustainability goals and influence long-term operating costs for schools.
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