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District advances solar canopies and roofing work; solar arrays projected to pay back in under 12 years
Summary
Trustees received first‑briefing recommendations for rooftop and canopy solar at multiple sites and roofing and construction contracts; staff estimated a simple solar payback of about 11 years (9.5 with electricity escalation) and a 25‑year module life while noting tariff uncertainty.
The board heard first briefings April 23 on capital projects that include rooftop and canopy solar arrays at Clague and Skyline and canopy installations at Freeman and the Transportation South bus lot, plus roofing repairs and Thurston Elementary foundation and electrical contracts.
Capital staff said a preliminary financial analysis shows a simple payback of about 11 years on…
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