Schools

School District Moving Ahead with Solar Plans

Paneled canopies to be installed on six Teaneck school district buildings

The Board of Education has approved installing ground-mounted solar panel canopies at six district building, according to a report on northjersey.com.

A BOE architect estimated the district would save $1 million over 15 years, the report said. 

Elsewhere in North Jersey, William Paterson University has installed similar panels in the form of carports, the Associated Press reported. Hudson Energy will operate Teaneck's panels for 15 years. The company works with other districts, . 

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Read more about the project on northjersey.com

A district presentation and photos of the panels are attached to this report. Additional presentations are posted on the school district website

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