SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellevue Union School District and Chevron Energy Solutions announced today the completion of a 618-kilowatt solar power generating system expected to save the district more than $3.3 million over the life of the project. The district is guaranteed to save more than $750,000 in the first five years.
The system is installed at four elementary school campuses and reduces the district's electrical utility costs by more than 80 percent. By reducing its purchase of utility power, the district is reducing its annual carbon emissions by 407 metric tons, equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 87 acres of pine forest.
"Bellevue Union is proud to take this bold step forward for Sonoma County," said Bellevue Union School District's Superintendent Tony Roehrick, Ed.D. "Through this project, we're making our schools better, more environmentally friendly places to learn and we're teaching our children the importance of renewable energy."
Chevron Energy Solutions designed, engineered and constructed the project and will operate and maintain the solar system's performance for 10 years.
"As a leader in solar and energy efficiency projects for educational institutions, we are pleased to work with the Bellevue Union School District," said Chevron Energy Solutions President Jim Davis. "Through this project, the district is investing in long-term sustainability for the community."
An event to celebrate the completion of the project is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at Taylor Mountain School in Santa Rosa, Calif. Students, district representatives, local government and business officials will participate in the celebration.
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