[Projected release date Fall 2016] Solar Power for Schools is a valuable resource for schools considering conversion to solar electricity. It is designed to:
• Guide schools and districts through the various stages of a solar project: planning, design, financing, evaluation and implementation
• Clarify the pros and cons of various financing models: PPAs, bonds, etc.
• Review the market and technologies available
• Highlight successful strategies used by schools previously and provide helpful tips
• Examine ways schools can leverage their solar system as a teaching tool and integrate solar education into classroom instruction
• Provide valuable tools such as sample RFPs, financial calculators and analysis rubrics