Hohokam Announces Energy-Saving Program

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Contact: Estella Zavala or Jennea Moore, 225-6437 
Posted on: November 30, 2004

Tucson Electric Power, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, and Hohokam Middle School will celebrate the first TUSD solar installation fully funded through the Arizona Corporation Commission’s Environmental Portfolio Standard with a brief dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Hohokam, 7400 S. Settler Road.

The new 3 kilowatt solar photovoltaic system was donated by Tucson Electric Power Company. The system’s design, equipment and installation is worth around $28,000. Through TEP’s SunShare Program, six TUSD schools will be selected for similar solar photovoltaic system installations over the next year. Participating schools will also receive targeted energy-efficiency retrofits and teachers will integrate energy education into the curriculum to improve student performance. 

Judy Burns, TUSD Governing Board Clerk; Steve Lynn, TEP Vice President of Communications and Government Relations; and a representative of the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council will activate the new system and comment on this successful public/private partnership. The event will also include a singing performance by students.

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