SPG Solar and SunEdison selected to deploy a comprehensive solar system for the Irvine Unified School District
Irvine, Calif. – Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) announced its approval to partner with SPG Solar and SunEdison to roll out a comprehensive solar system for the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). The project will include installing solar energy systems on its facilities, including schools and administrative buildings.
IUSD board member, Michael Parham believes that the district’s decision to install solar not only shows its strong commitment to the environment and fiscal responsibility, but also its dedication to the students and community.
“This could be one of the most valuable teaching tools we have in our schools,” says Michael Parham, Board member, IUSD. “We need sustainability in our schools, not just on our roofs or in our recycling programs, but in our classrooms too. That is why as good as this solar energy program will be, what we will be doing to use solar energy to teach our kids about math, science, business, finance and art will be even more important.”
The IUSD solar program is sure to inspire and educate countless students on the benefits of renewable energy.
“Irvine Unified School District is not only installing solar on their roofs but they are bringing it into the classroom as well,” says Thomas Rooney, Chief Executive Officer for SPG Solar. “Solar not only makes economic and environmental sense, but it has value in the classroom. These students are our future.”
SPG Solar will design and install the systems utilizing a number of deployment methods. In order to install the systems with no up front costs to the Irvine School District, SPG Solar partnered with SunEdison, who will finance the project through a Solar Power Purchase Agreement, owning and operating the individual solar systems and then selling the electricity to the District for less than they expect to pay Southern California Edison.
About IUSD
Located in Orange County, Calif., the Irvine Unified School District is comprised of a community of learners, committed to the highest quality educational experience. IUSD educates a diverse population of approximately 27,000 K-12 students in 22 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 comprehensive high schools and one continuation high school. The district’s strategic plan is driven by IUSD’s mission to enable all students to become contributing members of society, empowered with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to meet the challenges of a changing world. For more, visit www.iusd.org.
