GHG Emissions, Commercial, Solar  -  March 19, 2025

Tri-County Career Center Adopts Solar

The Tri-County Career Center in Nelsonville, Ohio, announced the completion of a solar PV project.

The solar project was completed by Ameresco, Inc., an energy solutions provider specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

The career center installed a 185-kW DC solar PV system as part of a necessary roof replacement project. This innovative technology uses a reflective membrane and bi-facial solar panels to maximize energy production for two buildings.

The project is designed to provide up to 20% of the annual energy needs for the two Tri-County Career Center buildings, while also reducing approximately 161 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

“Ameresco not only managed this project smoothly from start to finish, but they also made sure that the installation process would meet the school’s mission to ‘inspire, challenge, and prepare students to reach their career potential,’” said Connie Altier, Superintendent of the Tri-Country Career Center, in a statement. “We were thrilled to see our students gain true on-the-job experience with Ameresco and Commonwealth Solar.”

The career center, which provides high school students and adults with career education opportunities, is in an area of Appalachia that has been significantly impacted by coal plant closures. By reducing energy costs, this solar system will enable the center to allocate more funds toward educational programs. 

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