The solar project generates enough energy to fully power the Almond Campus, resulting in an annual savings of approximately $300,000 in operational costs. This project was one of several infrastructure projects the District completed when bonds were refinanced in December 2018. There is a possibility the District will receive an additional $1.8 million in SRECS in the 16th year through 20th year of the project. The $7.3 million capital expense was offset by $2.5 million in Solar Energy Renewal Credits (SRECS) and other incentives, a net cost of $4.8 million. Warren Township High School completed the installation of solar panels at the Almond Campus in June 2020. It is anticipated to generate an average of approximately $300,000 in annual savings over 20 years. This capital expenditure was paid for with bonds, rebates, and incentives. The net cost of the solar project was $4.8 million. There are still approximately 5,400 undeveloped acres within WTHS’s boundaries, which does not include forest preserves, state parks, conservation areas and wetlands. The Board of Education periodically reviews the need to retain this property relative to our current and projected enrollments and the potential growth of the undeveloped land in the district.
The 100-acre parcel was large enough for a projected high school campus and was also located in the area of anticipated growth. In August 2010, the District’s enrollment was over 4,500 when the Board of Education purchased the Stearns Schools Road property for $7,990,000, which was located in the northern section of our boundary.
The investigation and planning for a third campus was a priority for the District. Each of our campuses have a capacity of 2,400 students with a district overall capacity of 4,800 students. At that time, there was approximately 6,000 undeveloped acres of land generally in the north section of the District’s boundary, that could have increased our student enrollment. The District’s enrollment at that time was over 4,200 students and steadily growing. In 2008, WTHS was anticipating and planning for continued growth through the district.
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