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Bright idea: Schools unite to investigate solar

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Inside local classrooms, the outlook can be dim.

State's financial troubles have cut school district budgets to the bone, forcing teacher layoffs and packed classes. And the cuts are expected to keep coming.

But outside, the future looks bright, with hope the sun will recoup some losses.

Eighteen districts have joined with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office to discuss how solar power could benefit Kern campuses.

For years district officials have received project pitches from energy companies, but they've been skeptical. The goal now? To figure out -- as one -- the benefits, pitfalls and potential savings in solar energy.

"There's always hope they (solar panels) will save us tons of money," said Matt Torres, Fruitvale School District's chief business officer. "It's a big endeavor with so many different paths. We just want to make sure we know what we're getting ourselves into, if we get into it."

THE COMMITTEE

Members of the unofficial committee, which has met just a few times since November, have over the years heard project pitches that seemed to make sense. But they've also heard horror stories from school districts elsewhere that got stuck with costly panels that didn't save them money as promised.

Source: Bakersfield Californian

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