Trinity High School installs solar panels, securing 15-year fixed energy rates
What happened
Trinity High School adopted Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si'. Separately, the school began a $1.5 million project to install solar panels on its roof, which is expected to generate over 70% of its electrical power needs once operational. The project was funded through a Power Purchase Agreement with Dewan Solar.
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Why it matters
The solar installation, which is expected to take eight weeks to complete, allows Trinity High School to pay Dewan Solar a low fixed rate for its energy consumption over the next 15 years. This arrangement supports the school's mission and ties into global church initiatives regarding environmental justice.
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Who's involved
- Pope FrancisAuthor of the encyclical Laudato Si' adopted by the school
- Trinity High SchoolSchool that adopted the encyclical and is installing the solar panels
Who could feel it
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Trinity High School could secure lower operational costs by locking in a fixed energy rate for 15 years through the Power Purchase Agreement.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Pope Francis
266th pope of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025 (1936–2025)
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Trinity High School
private, coeducational, Roman Catholic high school in Whitesville, Kentucky
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