General Douglas MacArthur High School

To take advantage of its parking lots, General Douglas MacArthur High School has launched a green energy project that will greatly reduce its energy costs. The project, better known as an Energy Performance Contract (EPC), calls for the construction of solar carports solar panels as well as lighting upgrades. The solar canopies will be the most visible part of the upgrades. They will produce electricity for receiving a 575.25kW DC system that will partially offset General Douglas MacArthur High School’s electric bill. The school will also see interior and exterior lights replaced with state-of-the-art LED lights and fixtures that are significantly more efficient than the current lighting units that are in areas comprised of decades old technology.

General Douglas MacArthur High School is participating in an energy performance project that just installed three solar canopies throughout the school’s parking lot. With 400 solar modules and energy performance, the canopies are equipped with 2 charging stations for electric cars.

These solar canopies are constructed from 45 tons of hot dip galvanized Steel Columns and Purlins. The heavy W27x68 x 15 ’tall columns and 38’-53’ long purlins created longer spans to use as few parking spaces as possible. Each Canopy is turned around with a truck load of steel every 24-48 hours for a seamless installation for Tebbens Steel.

“This installation will showcase the district’s commitment to pioneering the use of renewable clean energy within the facility and set a lead example for other districts throughout Long Island.”