SOLAR ENERGY POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DISTRICT AND SITELOGIQ
Summary
SCH Number
2024010354
Public Agency
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
Document Title
SOLAR ENERGY POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DISTRICT AND SITELOGIQ
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/16/2024
Document Description
The project will allow for the Installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to be used as shade structures on the existing parking lots of the lWo elementary schools, as
well as adding energy efficient LED lighting and HVAC Improvements/retrofits. The Project will not Increase student capacity or expand the school beyond its current
footprint. The replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the
same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The school will Improved energy efficiency and reduce electrical demand while offsetting electricity generated by power plants burning fossil fuels. The project would benefit the school, the District, the community and the region by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Contact Information
Name
Paul Johnson
Agency Name
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
Job Title
Director of Facilities
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Bakersfield
Counties
Kern
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Whitley Elem-McKee Rd and Hughes Ln; Highgate Elem- Pemberley Passage Ave and Hovinghame
Zip
93313
Total Acres
2
State Highways
Whitely: SR 99 Highgate- N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Whitley- N/A; Highgate: Stockdale HS
Waterways
Whitley: N/A; Highgate: Kern River
Township
36s/30
Range
26/27E
Section
36/10
Base
MDB&M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Section 15301 (c) and Class 14 Section 15314
Reasons for Exemption
The use of upgrades LED lighting and new HVAC equipment will reduce operational electricity demand at the schools. The use of PV solar panels will generate electricity by renewable solar energy that will reduce the need for electrical energy generated by fossil fuel-driven power plants. This will decrease greenhouse gases emissions and improve the overall air quality in the City and the region. The new lighting and
HVAC upgrades will provide increased energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. The installation of this equipment on the existing public facilities involves no expansion of existing or former use. The solar panels will be constructed on the existing paved parking lot. and the new LED lights and HVAC will replace existing lighting and HVAC equipment.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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