Norwalk-La Mirada schools finish solar project at 12 campuses

The Norwalk- La Mirada unified School District this week marked the completion of a solar energy project meant to cut power costs and harmful emotions across a dozen of its campuses

District leaders, students, staff and partners gathered on Sep.1st to celebrate a 3.2 megawatt system installed with Luminance at 12 sites, including elementary, middle and high schools, a preschool and a district office. The Los Angeles wave reported on Sep.3rd

Officials say that the project will lower energy bills and reduce fossil fuel and reduce about 2,380 metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. Roughly the equivalent of removing 555 vehicles from the road annually.

Superintendent Tania Magaña called the project “A win for students, schools and our community. Robert Rabe, the company behind the Luminace’s team stated that he was proud to deliver clean power across 12 campuses and pointed to the deal as an example of how school districts can hit sustainability goals while creating long-term community value.

NLMUSD serves about 13,600 students at 29 schools in Norwalk and La Mirada