Roanoke schools are solarizing, with rooftop arrays that save money on energy costs and roof replacement.
Through a partnership with Secure Solar Futures, Roanoke city schools have been installing panels on multiple schools and administrative buildings. Six installations have already been completed, while more are in the works.
Roanoke schools anticipate 32 solar installations totaling 10 megawatts of power. Over 35 years, that’s expected to save more than $50 million, and help avoid $18 million in roof replacements…