Capital High is using the sun as an asset thanks to Northwestern Energy

More than just spirits will be lifted at Capital High on the next sun-soaked day.

With the help of a NorthWestern Energy http://www.northwesternenergy.com/ grant, Capital High https://www.solarweb.com/Home/System/5b6635d1-db36-4ea6-aea4-a3e1010c7864 staff were able to partner with several local businesses to get solar panels installed on the building’s roof.

The two rows of panels have been active for about two months and are expected to produce 13,535 kilowatt hours each year, saving Capital roughly $1,400 annually.

"That’s money that’s going right back into, essentially, the general fund," said Capital science teacher Tom Pedersen, adding that money could then be used to buy textbooks, curriculum or any other number of educational items.

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