Solar power system expected to meet more than
60 percent of the District’s electricity needs
Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation and a leading
competitive retail energy supplier, and Amphitheater Public Schools
(the district) today announced the completion of a 9.3-megawatt
(DC) solar generation project in Tucson, Ariz. The solar power
systems, located across 25 school sites and support facilities, are
expected to generate more than 60 percent of the District’s
electricity needs in the first year of operation.
In honor of the solar project completion, a celebration and
ribbon-cutting were held today at Richard B. Wilson K-8 School.
Representatives from the district, Constellation, Natural Power and
Energy and CORE Construction attended the event.
“We are excited about the significant cost-savings and
meaningful educational opportunities this solar power system will
bring,” said James Burns, executive manager of operational support,
Amphitheater Public Schools. “In addition, it will provide much
needed shade in play areas and allow the district to demonstrate
the viability of clean energy resources to our students, faculty
and community.”
The project required no upfront capital from the district.
Constellation owns and operates the solar power system. The
district will purchase the electricity generated by the solar
panels from Constellation under a 25-year solar services agreement.
The project will result in an expected savings of $11 million to
$23 million in energy costs over the term of the agreement,
according to the district.
The project offers real-time data monitoring capabilities that
will be integrated into the school curriculum to help students
learn how solar electricity works and about the benefits of
renewable energy. Students will be able to observe how solar energy
is powering their schools, and be introduced to potential careers
in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
“Constellation is pleased to help Amphitheater Public Schools
manage their energy costs and educate their students about the
benefits of renewable energy,” said Brendon Quinlivan, executive
director of distributed energy origination for Constellation.
“Constellation welcomes Amphitheater Public Schools to the growing
list of K-12 school customers that have adopted Constellation’s
solar energy solutions programs. Since 2012, we’ve helped 150
schools install over 55 megawatts of solar generation in the
greater Tucson and Phoenix communities.”
The solar power systems are comprised of approximately 29,000
photovoltaic panels located on carports, shade canopies and
rooftops across 25 locations. The systems are expected to generate
approximately 16.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity in the
first year. Generating the same amount of electricity using
nonrenewable sources would result in the release of approximately
11,519 tons of carbon dioxide, or the equivalent emissions from
2,433 passenger vehicles annually, according to U.S. EPA data for
the region.
Natural Power and Energy, an Arizona-based commercial solar
developer serving companies, schools and government institutions,
led the pre-construction development efforts for the solar power
system. Natural Power and Energy’s solar energy business was
acquired by Urban Energy Solutions, Inc. in November, 2016.
"By reducing energy costs over the term of the project the
Amphitheater School District can divert those funds to focus on
what it does best, which is providing education," said John Mitman,
director of engineering and development, for Natural Power and
Energy.
Constellation currently owns and operates more than 400
megawatts of distributed generation that have been completed or are
under construction for commercial and government customers
throughout the United States, including approximately 300 megawatts
of solar installations, and other forms of clean, on-site power
supply such as biomass and co-generation.
By structuring its solar projects as power purchase agreements
or solar services agreements, Constellation offers solar
installations that may require no upfront capital from customers
and may provide fixed power costs that are less than projected
market rates. Constellation commercial customers, universities,
college systems, hospitals and government agencies interested in
on-site solar installations may contact Constellation at
sustainable-solutions@constellation.com or 1-877-427-2005.
About Constellation
Constellation is a leading competitive retail supplier of power,
natural gas and energy products and services for homes and
businesses across the continental United States. Constellation's
family of retail businesses serves approximately 2.5 million
residential, public sector and business customers, including more
than two-thirds of the Fortune 100. Baltimore-based Constellation
is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation's
leading competitive energy provider, with 2015 revenues of
approximately $34.5 billion, and more than 32,700 megawatts of
owned capacity comprising one of the nation's cleanest and
lowest-cost power generation fleets. Learn more at
www.Constellation.com or on Twitter at @ConstellationEG.
About Amphitheater Public Schools
Named for the five chains of mountains that surround the city of
Tucson like a “beautiful natural amphitheater,” Amphitheater Public
Schools has a long history of excellence dating back to 1893.
Today, the District consists of 20 campuses and nearly 14,000
students. Amphitheater Public Schools offer a demanding and
rigorous curriculum. Our educators focus on ensuring students
develop the skills necessary for success in higher education as
well as in today’s workplace, including creativity and innovation,
critical thinking, communication and collaboration. Learn more at
www.amphi.com or on Twitter at @AmphiSchools.
About Natural Power and Energy
Natural Power and Energy is a leader in the commercial solar
development, design and construction industry in Arizona, serving
schools, governmental, non-profit and corporate clients with
financing, design and installation services for medium and
large-scale solar systems. Natural Power and Energy’s solar
business was acquired by Urban Energy Solutions, Inc. in November
2016. Learn more at www.naturalpowerandenergy.com.
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