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Positive Financial Results and Sustainable Practices; A Win-Win for Lindsay Unified

Lindsay Unified School District is renowned for its community-centric approach, always putting learners first. In an insightful conversation with Grant Schimelpfening, the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, we explored how the district’s informed decision-making fosters efficient and reliable energy programs …

Keeping the Lights On: Navigating the Clean Energy Transition with Nancy Chaires Espinoza

As part of the 2024 “Power Chat” series, TerraVerde Energy spoke with Nancy Chaires Espinoza about renewable energy challenges and opportunities for California schools.  She touched on several issues including legislative and policy concerns, the energy challenges smaller districts face, …

Eyes on the prize: How Lancaster School District developed a successful renewable energy program

Dr. Larry Freise, Assistant Superintendent of Business at Lancaster School District, is reticent to take credit for the success of his district’s energy program, despite admitting to being a “team of one” when it comes to bringing new projects …

Utility Rate Hikes And The Impact On California School Districts

While many of us have been ringing in the new year, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and other state utilities have been ringing in significant new rate hikes.  PG&E has announced utility rate hikes of 13%, a slight relief …

An Emerging Threat to Solar Savings for Schools

Does your school district have active solar PV systems?  If so, you will want to be aware of this new threat to your project’s long-term savings.

For many California school districts, the investments they have made in deploying solar PV …