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Casa Grande district reports energy upgrades, estimates six‑figure guaranteed annual savings

Casa Grande Elementary School District Governing Board · January 14, 2026
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District facilities and finance staff told the board the energy performance contract replaced lighting, reduced turf, added exterior controls and installed EV bus chargers; staff said rebates totaled about $153,870 and guaranteed annual savings are estimated at $341,178 in year one, rising to $657,954 by year 18.

The Casa Grande Elementary School District on Monday detailed completion of a districtwide energy performance contract that officials say will reduce utility and maintenance costs while improving campus facilities.

Facilities director Tim Mace told the governing board the project replaced interior and exterior lighting across schools, added controls to turn lights off automatically, reduced irrigated turf in selected locations and installed electric‑bus charging infrastructure in anticipation of future electric buses. Mace said the upgrades were intended both to…

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