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District staff report solar gains, IRA rebates and debate costly ground‑source heat pump options
Summary
Salt Lake City School District staff briefed the board on Oct. 7 about the status of district sustainability projects, reporting strong solar output, IRA rebates and the high capital cost of ground‑source heat pumps at retrofits.
Salt Lake City School District staff briefed the board on Oct. 7 about the status of district sustainability projects, including solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays, weatherization work, utility‑rate negotiations and the technical and cost tradeoffs of ground‑source (geothermal) heat pumps.
Morgan McMillan, the district’s energy and sustainability manager, said several PV arrays installed in fiscal 2025 exceeded production expectations once warranty repairs (a failed fuse at one site) were completed. McMillan said the solar projects and weatherization measures are producing measurable utility savings, and she reported fiscal‑year 2025 savings from PV and weatherization work.
Executive director of facilities Isaac Gastill and McMillan described larger capital choices ahead. Ground‑source heat pumps…
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