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Committee hears lower-cost energy upgrades as alternatives to immediate solar
Summary
GDS and Solar on Schools suggested cost-effective steps such as adding roof insulation and replacing older windows that could reduce district energy use without the immediate expense of solar panels; the presenters urged exploring these measures alongside any solar planning.
At the May 7 operations committee meeting, presenters from GDS and Solar on Schools described non-solar measures the district could adopt to improve building efficiency. They suggested additional roof insulation and replacement of older windows as budget-friendlier options that would lower energy consumption and defer or reduce the scale of any near-term solar installation.
Committee members were asked to consider these alternatives as part of a staged approach to energy savings. The presenters framed the measures as lower-cost first steps and recommended further review of their expected savings before committing to a large-scale solar project.
