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McKinstry presents solar pairing with roof projects; district could see multi‑million energy savings
Summary
Facilities staff and McKinstry presented three school‑site solar models tied to required roof replacements, estimating federal incentives and a 25‑year utility‑cost avoidance of roughly $7.2 million and net economic benefit depending on financing approach.
McKinstry, an energy‑services firm, presented to the Kenosha Unified School District facilities and finance committee on Nov. 1 how rooftop and ground‑mounted solar projects paired with scheduled roof replacements could reduce district energy costs over the long term.
John Sutter, the district's director of facilities, introduced the concept and said project timing was selected to align solar installations with necessary roof work at three sample buildings. Sean Curry of McKinstry described the company's guaranteed‑savings approach and said the firm models structural and electrical engineering as part of project proposals.
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