EGT Solar recently installed 340 solar panels and a monitoring system at Whittier Elementary School in Boise, Idaho.
EGT Solar completed the installation of the new system during the summer of 2025, in time for fall semester. This initiative reflects the Boise School District’s dedication to environmental responsibility and aligns with the City of Boise’s community-wide goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2035.
The solar system, which is comprised primarily of U.S.-manufactured products, is projected to offset 53% of the school’s energy needs. In the first year alone, the school is projected to save an estimated $14,560. The system will pay for itself in 12 years or less, thanks to expected energy savings and incentives. Years of continued savings will free up resources for educational programs and facility improvements.
The Boise School District will have access to real-time data related to each solar panel’s performance via the system’s advanced monitoring capabilities. This installation also provides opportunities for STEM-related education. During the upcoming school year, EGT Solar plans to provide presentations to students and faculty at Whittier Elementary about the technology behind the solar panels that are now helping to power their school.
“It’s been exciting to partner with the Boise School District on this project,” says Dan Bennett, EGT Solar’s director of sales. “As a prior student representative and volunteer for the Boise School District in my youth, I was able to see firsthand how much the Boise School District cares about this community. It is evident that this district is looking towards educating future generations at a high level, and we are thrilled our team can contribute to their efforts.”
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