State Grant Funded Solar Project Progresses at Woodland Elementary

Crews were onsite at Woodland Elementary completing the roofing improvements, an important step in the Woodland solar installation project. The new roofing material will help to protect the building and provide a stable, long-lasting foundation for the solar panels that will be installed next.  

Funded through a $1.7 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce Energy Division, the project will install a 221.4-kilowatt rooftop solar array at no cost to local taxpayers. Once operational, the system will allow Woodland to generate a portion of its electricity from renewable energy and is expected to offset approximately 184 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year.  

We’re excited to see the progress taking shape and look forward to sharing more updates throughout this summer as this landmark project continues.  

To learn more about the district’s PowerED Energy Management program visit Http://www.puyallupsd.org/energy