School District to Save More Than $15 Million With Solar, Efficiency Upgrades
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Huntington Beach City School District and Chevron Energy Solutions announced the completion of a 592-kilowatt solar electric system that will reduce energy costs for operations at nine elementary school sites in Huntington Beach, saving the district more than $15 million over the life of the project. The new system is part of a project that adds solar photovoltaic panels mounted on shade structures to five campuses, upgrades interior lighting at nine campuses, and replaces rooftop units at two campuses, including upgraded controls. The project is expected to cut the Huntington Beach City School District’s electrical utility usage by 30 percent.
Chevron Energy Solutions said it is the first energy efficiency and solar project at an elementary school district in Orange County. Chevron designed and engineered the solar system, provided the installation, and will perform operation and maintenance services, as well as guaranteeing the system’s performance. The company also implemented the energy efficiency improvements to campus HVAC and lighting systems, which are expected to reduce the district’s annual energy consumption and provide other benefits, including improved lighting quality and aesthetics, reduced maintenance costs, and consistent indoor climate quality.