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Racine Unified says solar projects are ahead of schedule, cites projected savings

Racine Unified School District Board of Education · May 5, 2026
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District staff reported that a multi-site solar partnership with McKinstry is ahead of schedule: Case High’s 460 kW system is online and producing roughly 600,000 kWh annually, while Gifford and Goodland installations are due this summer; combined smaller systems are estimated to avoid about $45,000–$50,000 in annual energy costs.

District staff provided a status update on a districtwide solar energy initiative developed with McKinstry, saying the program is ahead of schedule and intended to reduce operating costs and deliver long-term savings.

Case High School’s system, described as a 460 kilowatt installation, has been operational since February and staff estimated it produces more than 600,000 kilowatt-hours annually —…

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