(San Jose Unified School District: San Jose, California) -- San Jose Unified School District has entered into a unique partnership with Chevron Energy Solutions and Bank of America to establish what is believed to be the largest solar power and energy-efficient facilities program in K-12 education in the United States.

The program includes an installation that supports five megawatts of solar power and is expected to provide the following benefits:

• More than $25 million in energy-cost savings to the district over the life of the system

• District budget stability and predictability through known energy costs

• No district capital investment required

• A 25-percent reduction in the district’s demand for utility power

• Reduction of 37,500 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to planting 400 acres of trees.

“This program is living proof that schools can improve their facilities and help the environment without tapping their capital budgets,” says Jorge Gonzalez, president of the district board of education. “It’s also an educational opportunity—it can help teach our school communities about energy efficiency and renewable power.”

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