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Wayne Township highlights solar arrays, batteries and propane buses as school district energy savings
Summary
MSD of Wayne Township told the City–County Council Education Committee it has installed solar and battery systems at multiple sites, replaced lighting and controls, and moved its 92 daily bus routes to propane, reporting roughly $4 million in energy savings to date.
Steve Samuel, assistant superintendent for finance and operations for MSD of Wayne Township, told the Indianapolis City–County Council Education Committee March 4 that the district has pursued multiple energy‑savings projects to reduce operating costs and preserve classroom dollars.
Why it matters: Wayne leaders said energy price increases and property tax caps have put pressure on district operating revenue; the district told the committee that energy projects are a way to reduce recurring utility costs and protect instructional spending.
Most important facts
- Solar and batteries: Samuel said the district’s solar array behind Ben Davis High School “powers most of Ben Davis High School on a given day.” He said…
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