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Board approves pursuit of expanded BCI rooftop solar project under state grant
Summary
The Stewartville Public School District board voted unanimously to pursue a larger BCI rooftop solar project using the state "Solar for Schools" grant and available federal tax credits. Administrators said the combined system would be near 300 kW DC, cost roughly $600,000, and reduce district energy costs with an estimated 3–5 year simple payback;
The Stewartville Public School District board on a 6–0 vote approved moving forward with a grant application and planning for an expanded rooftop solar system at BCI.
Administrators said the proposal would add about 265 kilowatts (kW) DC to the district’s existing 49.6 kW DC array, producing a combined system near 300 kW DC while staying under roughly 250 kW AC to avoid additional utility fees. Staff estimated the total project cost at about $600,000, with the state grant covering approximately half and a 30 percent federal tax credit reducing the district’s remaining share to about $120,000. The presenters said…
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