Fountain Valley School District and Chevron Energy Solutions Break Ground on Energy Saving Solar Project

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fountain Valley School District and Chevron Energy Solutions are starting the construction of an expansive solar and energy efficiency program, financed entirely by savings, that is expected to dramatically reduce the district's electric utility purchases, generate over 1 megawatt of electricity, reduce purchases from the electric utility by over 70 percent and save the district almost $14 million, over its life.

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Fountain Valley will also become the first school district in Orange County to engage Chevron Energy Solutions Envision program to improve the district's science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Chevron will provide over 100 hours of teacher professional development and training, living labs that connect data from solar installations and building operations to a student-facing dashboard, and hands-on classroom science kits that help students learn about energy efficiency, solar energy and the science of energy.

The Fountain Valley School District selected Chevron Energy Solutions, a leader in delivering renewable and energy efficiency projects for local governments and educational institutions, to develop, design and construct the project.

"Our district's future is brighter because of this project," said Stephen McMahon, Assistant Superintendent of the Fountain Valley School District, "and we are grateful to Chevron Energy Solutions for their dedication and particular attentiveness to helping us meet our educational mission."

"We are proud to work with the Fountain Valley School District, which has demonstrated both fiscal responsibility by saving energy and money, and great vision by connecting this project to improve instruction in science and math," said Jim Davis, President of Chevron Energy Solutions.

The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 17 at 3:00 pm at the Talbert Middle School, 9101 Brabham Drive, Huntington Beach. The project is expected to be completed in May 2014.

About Chevron Energy Solutions: Chevron Energy Solutions is one of the largest installers of solar power in the US public sector and has developed hundreds of projects that have built renewable energy capacity, increased energy efficiency, reduced energy costs, and supported sustainability. Its parent, Chevron Corporation, invests across the energy spectrum to develop energy sources for future generations by expanding the capabilities of alternative and renewable energy technologies. For more information: www.chevronenergy.com.

About Fountain Valley School District: The Fountain Valley School District serves Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach in Orange County, California. The district's mission is to promote a foundation for academic excellence, mastery of basic skills, responsible citizenship, and a desire by students to achieve their highest potential through a partnership with home and community. For more information: http://www.fvsd.k12.ca.us/.

Contact:
Brent Andrew, Chevron Energy Solutions, 415.733.4697
Stephen McMahon, Fountain Valley School District, 714.843.3250

SOURCE Chevron Energy Solutions