Avon Old Farms School / Avon, CT

Avon Old Farms School

“I am proud that our school is positioned at the forefront of the sustainability movement in our country. We are passionately committed to reducing our energy consumption and waste, and to creating a sustainable campus.”

Kenneth LaRocque, Headmaster of Avon Old Farms

The 205kW system installed at the Avon Old Farms School was a major initiative as part of their commitment to the Green Schools Alliance. Located on the roof of the Jennings Fairchild Ice Rink, the solar panels will power 10% of the campus total electrical load. This system is made possible through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Through a contract with EOS Ventures who owns the equipment, Avon Old Farms purchases the electricity generated at a rate that will never increase over the life of the system. The solar electricity will cost the school about 30% less than electricity from the utility.

Installation Type Sloped Roof Solar Array
Location Avon, CT
Type of Panel SunPower 305-WHT
Date Completed Dec 1969
Type of Inverter 2 SatCon PVS 100
System Size 205.00 kW
Power Generated (annual) 5,780,000 kWh
PV Surface Area 11800 sq. ft.
1st Year Savings $10

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 6,300,500 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 30,000 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 6,922,050 driving miles

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  • I am proud that our school is positioned at the forefront of the sustainability movement in our country. We are passionately committed to reducing our energy consumption and waste, and to creating a sustainable campus.

    Kenneth LaRocque, Headmaster of Avon Old Farms