Distributed Energy Resources, GHG Emissions, Solar  -  March 21, 2025

Paramount Schools Adopt Solar, EV Charging

The Paramount Unified School District is adopting both solar arrays and electric charging stations to lower emissions throughout the school system.

The school district signed a $17.7 million contract with Willdan Group to provide engineering and construction oversight services.

The scope of the project includes 2.2 MW of solar arrays and 44 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations across 11 sites within the district. This project is expected to offset over 1,100 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

“This project builds on Willdan’s 50-year working relationship with the City of Paramount and our ongoing work with school districts across the U.S.,” said Willdan CEO Mike Bieber in a statement. “We thank Paramount USD for this opportunity to support their investment in long-term sustainability and their commitment to clean energy.”

The Paramount Unified School District serves the city of Paramount and parts of the surrounding cities of Bellflower, Compton, Lakewood, Long Beach, and South Gate and includes 11 elementary schools, five middle schools, one comprehensive high school and several other educational facilities.

Willdan is a provider of professional, technical and consulting services to government agencies, private companies and utilities. The company offers electric grid solutions, energy efficiency and sustainability, energy policy planning and advisory, engineering and planning, and municipal financial consulting.