Pflugerville ISD's newly installed solar panels could save the district $1 million over the life of the solar-power project, according to school officials.
Financial incentives from the city of Austin and reduced electricity costs will help make the savings possible, according to a June 2 PISD news release.
All told, PISD Chief Financial Officer Kenneth Adix said the district will receive about $3.9 million through an Austin Energy incentive program and avoid $6.9 million in electricity bills by using power from the solar panels.
The panels will generate more than 2.7 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy, cut district operating costs and help the environment, said PISD communications coordinator Tamra Spence.
The electricity generated by the solar panels could power about 250 average-sized homes for a year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
PISD Energy Manager Stephen Waldron said the solar initiative will offset the equivalent carbon emissions of 392 cars per year.
PISD locations with solar panels include:
- Barron Elementary
- Connally High School
- Copperfield Elementary
- Delco Primary School
- Dessau Elementary
- Parmer Lane Elementary
- River Oaks Elementary
- Support Services Facility
- Westview Middle School
- Wieland Elementary
