Cupertino Electric Completes Multi-Campus Solar System for Petaluma School District to Help Decrease Energy Costs

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cupertino Electric, Inc.’s (CEI) Energy Alternatives Division today announced the completion of a 1 Megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic system at multiple Petaluma Joint High School District (District) campuses. The 1 MW Cupertino Electric-designed solar system located in Petaluma, Calif. is comprised of two smaller systems mounted on parking lot canopies at Casa Grande High School and Petaluma High School.

“The completion of our new, two-campus solar system designed and built by Cupertino Electric will enable us to decrease our energy costs and increase our student-related spending,” said Steve Bolman, deputy superintendent for business services for Petaluma City Schools.

About the Petaluma School District Solar System

Construction of the 1 MW solar system began in the fall of 2010 and resulted in a 675 kilowatt (kW) PV system at Casa Grande High School and a 385 kW system at Petaluma High School. The solar project’s installation and financing contracts were overseen by TerraVerde Renewable Partners (TVRP), which is also providing a grant to the District to educate teachers on how to integrate solar concepts into the District’s math, science, construction and drafting curricula.

About the Petaluma Joint Union High School District

The Petaluma Joint Union High School District is committed to providing opportunities for all students to be challenged and motivated in school so that, upon graduation, they will be successful in their future educational endeavors, careers and community. For more information, visit: www.petalumacityschools.org.

About TerraVerde Renewable Partners

TerraVerde Renewable Partners (TVRP) develops renewable energy facilities for local, state, and federal governments, school districts, and non-profit building and property owners. Its solar energy systems provide clients a fairly priced, reliable, long-term, inflation-hedged source of “green” energy. To learn more, visit: www.tvrpllc.com.

About Cupertino Electric, Inc.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and has provided expert engineering and construction services for a constantly evolving world for more than 56 years. Its Energy Alternatives Division designs, constructs and manages innovative solar and alternative energy solutions. For more information, visit www.cei.com.