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Solar Car Canopies at South High School

The proposal outlines the construction of solar car canopies at SHS to generate 476,000 kWh per year, aligning with the City's and School Dept.'s interests. The presentation highlights the design features and schedule for the solar project.

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Solar Car Canopies at South High School

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  1. Solar Car Canopies at South High School Presentation for the Newton School Committee by the Department of Public Buildings February 25, 2016

  2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. Solar canopies would be constructed in 2 parking lots at SHS. 2. These canopies will generate 476,000 kWh per year. As a comparison, Bigelow used 483,000 kWh last year. SHS used 3,400,000 kWh. 3. The City’s and School Dept.’s interests will be protected by a lease and PPA developed by the City Law Dept. and Dept. of Public Facilities. 4. An approval letter from the school committee is needed to enable the mayor to get authorization to negotiate a lease for the construction of parking canopies at South High School.

  3. Phase 2 Solar Projects

  4. Renderings: Car Canopies at South HS

  5. Solar Canopy – L-Shaped Design Solar Canopy Design Features • L-shaped design catches snow and ice • 13’6” canopy clearance does not interfere with snow plowing • LED lights under canopy light up parking area for safety

  6. Current Design Status

  7. Preliminary Schedule • School Committee Approval: February 25 • Public Facilities Committee Approval: March 9 • Contract Execution (after DOER review): March 30 • Interconnection Agreements Signed: April 1 – April 15 • Equipment Procurement: April 15 • Construction (Rooftops): July 1 – September 15 • Construction (Canopies): August 1 – October 30 *Schedule is dependent on utility timeline for interconnection review

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