Flushing Community Schools to Save $45,000 Annually with 1.1 MW Solar Project by Standard Solar

The first-of-its-kind public-private partnership (P3) solar project
in Michigan, the arrays will be constructed on seven schools in the
district

ROCKVILLE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FlushingSchools–Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in the
development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide, today
announced it will design, build, finance, operate and maintain solar
arrays at all seven schools within the Flushing Community Schools
district in Flushing, Michigan. The renewable energy, generated by the
1.1 megawatt (MW) of combined arrays, is estimated to save the school
district $45,000 annually. ClickToTweet

Roof mounted arrays will be installed on Springview Elementary, Central
Elementary, Seymour Elementary, Early Child Center and Flushing Middle
School. Ground-mount arrays will be installed at Elms Elementary and
Flushing High School. The energy produced by these seven arrays will
offset nearly 100% of the district’s entire current electric loads.

“Public-private partnerships are an ideal option for educational
facilities and municipal governments looking to reduce their energy
costs and be stewards of the environment,” said Daryl A. Pilon, M.E. at
Standard Solar. “We are excited about this project and appreciate the
great partnerships in place to make this project a reality for the
school district.”

“The Board of Education and the administration take stewardship very
seriously, whether it’s stewardship of taxpayer money or natural
resources,” said Flushing Community Schools Finance Director Kelly
Stearns. “This transaction will save the district $45,000 every year.
That’s $45,000 more in our general fund, which can be spent in the
classrooms. At the same time, our students will have the opportunity to
learn about renewable energy, and to have a very up-close relationship
with its productions, which enhances our STEM (science, technology,
engineering and math) programs.”

Miller Canfield’s Renewable Energy Finance team acted as legal counsel
for the school district.

The project is expected to be completed by fall 2018.

About Standard Solar

Standard Solar, Inc. is a leading solar energy company specializing in
the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide.
Dedicated to making Distributed Generation (DG) solar more accessible to
businesses, institutions, governments and utilities, the company is
forging the path for clean, renewable energy development through turnkey
solutions. With more than 100 megawatts installed, financed and
maintained, Standard Solar is one of the most trusted and respected
solar companies in the US. Owned by Énergir, a leading energy provider
with more than $5.8 billion US in assets, Standard Solar operates
nationally and is headquartered in Rockville, Md. For more information,
please visit www.standardsolar.com.

Contacts

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Leah Wilkinson, 703-907-0010
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