Renewable Energy Funding for OCDSB Schools

The installation by Energy Ottawa, in partnership with Ottawa Solar Power will be completed and connected to the local electrical grid early this fall. Chair of the Board, Cathy Curry said, “Each system will produce an estimated 11,500 kWh and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 2.2 tons annually." In addition, it is estimated that the 13 systems will generate an additional $120,000 per year in revenue for the Board.

The schools to have solar photovoltaic systems installed are:
        D.Roy Kennedy Public School
        Earl of March Secondary School
        Emily Carr Middle School
        Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School
Mutchmor Public School
        Nepean High School
        Osgoode Township High School
        Queen Elizabeth Public School
        Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School
        Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
        Stittsville Public School
        West Carleton Secondary School
        York Street Public School

Chair Curry said, “This is an excellent example of how the OCDSB is incorporating environmental stewardship into its daily activities. We are pleased to be lowering the OCDSB's carbon footprint with the added benefit of generating additional funds which will be used to serve students.”