Solar Checklist: What to Know Before You Install

🌞 Summary Notes

In Harmony Hills School District, rising utility bills and outdated infrastructure put pressure on decision-makers. But with the help of Captain OffGrid and Lady Net Zero, Superintendent Dale receives a crash course in smart solar strategy. From assessing rooftops to engaging stakeholders, the SolarEvol team lays out a step-by-step roadmap for schools to transition to clean energy—saving money, empowering students, and preparing campuses for a resilient future.

Solar wasn’t just about reducing costs—it became part of the curriculum and community.

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⚡ Key Themes

🔹 Schools as Sustainability Hubs

Solar is more than infrastructure—it’s curriculum, equity, and resilience. With battery storage and solar dashboards, schools evolve into climate-resilient community anchors.

🔹 A Checklist That Transforms Action

The SolarEvol checklist empowers district leaders with clear, actionable guidance:
✅ Site audits
✅ Incentive navigation
✅ Safety standards
✅ Stakeholder engagement
✅ Classroom integration

Solar isn’t guesswork—it’s strategy.

🔹 Funding the Future

From PPAs to IRA rebates, schools can layer federal, state, and local support to go solar without upfront costs. Smart partnerships reduce financial friction while maximizing long-term savings.

⚡ Discussion Questions

💬 Beyond Cost-Saving
How can solar serve not just as a utility upgrade—but a leadership statement in your school district?

💬 Curriculum Integration
What if students didn’t just learn about climate—they lived it through real-time data from their school roof?

💬 Emergency Preparedness
How can solar + storage turn schools into resilience hubs during natural disasters or outages?

💬 Community Engagement
What would it take to make parents, teachers, and students co-owners in the solar transition?

⚡ Action Steps for Districts & Decision-Makers

✅ Conduct rooftop viability and shade studies
✅ Sync solar timelines with roof upgrades
✅ Apply for Energy Efficiency Block Grants & IRA funds
✅ Consider PPAs to eliminate upfront cost
✅ Hold public info sessions with parents and staff
✅ Install student-facing energy dashboards
✅ Pair solar with soda ash batteries for blackout protection
✅ Track results—and tell your success story

⚡ Reflection

Superintendent Dale didn’t just green-light panels. He unlocked a cultural shift: from reactive maintenance to proactive vision.

Solar power isn’t just infrastructure—it’s an educational movement.

And as Captain OffGrid says, “That’s leadership that lasts.”

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