Buchanan Elementary, Spring Garden Elementary and East Hills Middle School are the first in Bethlehem School District to use the sun for power. A deal with Tangent Energy Solutions allowed the district to forgo upfront costs. The project will save the district about $2 million in energy costs over the next 20 years.

Bo Koltnow of WFMZ-TV reports:

“Bethlehem School District is becoming an area leader in energy conservation,” said district Superintendent Joseph Roy. “I think it sends a message we’re being pro-active both environmentally and financially.”

The district says solar fits in with its conservation curriculum which includes the newly built environmentally friendly Broughal Middle School.

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