The Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) Board of Education has approved an ambitious solar power initiative that will bring clean, renewable energy to district facilities at no cost to the district. This forward-thinking project is being implemented in partnership with Veregy, an energy solutions provider, through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This project, approved at the November 12 board meeting, marks a significant step towards energy efficiency and sustainability for OUSD, with expected annual savings of over $500,000.
The approved project will place solar arrays in parking lots across OUSD’s campuses, generating electricity that will be sold to the district at a fixed, competitive rate. Through the PPA structure, Veregy will cover all costs associated with designing, installing, and maintaining the solar systems, allowing OUSD to benefit from substantial energy savings without upfront financial investment. This initiative supports OUSD’s goal of reducing energy usage and creating a more efficient, environmentally responsible footprint for district facilities.
“This partnership with Veregy represents OUSD’s commitment to sustainable, fiscally responsible energy solutions that directly benefit our schools and community,” said OUSD Superintendent Dr. Julie Vitale. “We are proud to be leading the way in implementing renewable energy solutions that align with our environmental goals and provide significant cost savings to the district.”
Under the PPAs, the district anticipates that the costs from the agreements will be substantially lower than what it would otherwise incur for traditional energy expenses, in accordance with Government Code section 4217.10 requirements.
