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Board votes to forgo green-energy-technology installation for current bond projects, citing long payback
Summary
The board approved staff'recommended documentation that the district will not install state-listed green-energy technologies (e.g., photovoltaic systems) for current bond-funded projects after staff presented a 25'32-year payback estimate and proposed alternative uses for the funds.
St. Helens School District facilities staff asked the board to document the district's consideration of state-required green-energy technology for current bond projects and to approve a finding that the district will not implement such systems at this time. The board granted the request by voice vote.
Director of Facilities Derek told trustees that the Oregon Department of Energy contacted the district seeking confirmation the district had…
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