[Green schools update]

摘要

Copper Ridge School in Scottsdale, AZ and Cholla Elementary in Casa Grande, AZ have completed the installation of solar electric systems with a combined power output of 764 kilowatts. SolarCity installed the systems with no upfront payment from the schools as part of a solar service agreement. The schools will use the electricity savings generated by the project to pay for the installation over the next 15 years. The project will save the schools 10 to 20 percent in energy costs for the life of the solar service agreement, and will offset 33 million pounds of carbon dioxide over the next 20 years.