OASD Solar Exploration - A 3.49 Megawatt Array
The Octorara team is committed to operating with efficiency and high standards, and we are always searching for new ways to strengthen and improve our school district while being fiscally responsible. On Monday, September 16, our School Board was presented with a proposal that we believe will address both of these goals. We have been exploring what potential there might be for Octorara in solar energy since late fall of 2023.
In the presentation, our financial advisors from Raymond James, representatives from the McClure Company and administrative team presented information to the Board about a plan to potentially transition our district’s energy source to solar power. This solar array would be owned and operated by our school district, for sole use by our district, and would be based on a grouping of solar panels that could be installed on district land behind Octorara Intermediate School.
Please see the links below to learn more.
Questions Generated By The Community
Here is a sample of the questions we have collected from township meetings (zoning hearings, supervisors), email, school board meetings and a community information session.
Proposed 3.49 mW Solar Array - Octorara Area School District
Solar Questions collected from community - September 2024
Overview: The Octorara Area School District is exploring the option to install a ground mounted solar array on the District’s campus. The solar array would offset the electrical demand for the District, stabilize electrical costs into the future, and provide educational opportunities for our students.
Based on the public interest and involvement in the project, the District has compiled questions from the various School Board Meetings, Facility Meetings, and Township meetings and has prepared the following FAQ for the project. If you have additional questions please email the District at jhardy@octorara.org.
Q: Why does the district want to move to solar?