High school unveils game-changing addition that will generate $1.5 million in cost savings: 'Forward-thinking'

High school unveils game-changing addition that will generate $1.5 million in cost savings: 'Forward-thinking'

A high school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, showed what can happen when a community commits to a large-scale shift to solar power. A solar carport capable of generating 1.3 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year was built on a fast-track schedule to avoid disrupting the school year at Ridgefield High School, according to Renewable Energy Magazine. It's predicted that the carport will save the town up to $1.5 million over the next quarter-c…