Avon Old Farms School / Avon, CT

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. Through campus-wide conservation efforts, this solar installation, and several other major energy-efficiency efforts, Avon Old Farms School won the Green Cup Challenge in the Northeast Boarding School division. Over 150 schools nationwide participated in this student-led challenge to reduce energy use.