Powering the Planet
Cash-strapped California schools seek savings through solar
Steve Almasy, CNN
September 17, 2011 4:58 p.m. EDT
Solar panel price dip = schools save big
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
California's San Ramon Valley school system had $20 million in budget cuts in five years
Now it's paying $23 million for solar panels with the help of low-interest federal loans
Solar panels will offset up to 75% of each school's electricity use, official says
The program has broad support, although some residents have expressed concern
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