Solar Installation at Colville High School Reduces Reliance on Avista Utilities
What happened
The Giving Grid installed solar panel arrays at four schools in the Colville School District, including Colville High School, funded by a charitable initiative. The project cost $1.5 million but was completed at no cost to the district. The district now purchases energy at rates about 75% lower than Avista Utilities.
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Why it matters
The installation allows the district to reduce its energy purchasing from Avista Utilities. The solar panels are estimated to save the district up to $4 million over their lifespan of 25 to 30 years.
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Who's involved
- AvistaUS energy utility company whose services are being utilized by the district.
- Colville High SchoolHigh school in Washington, benefiting from the energy cost reductions.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Avista could face reduced energy demand and revenue from the Colville School District due to the solar installation.
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