ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Ann Arbor Public Schools is going forward with a plan to spend $4.6 million to install rooftop solar panels at four of its school buildings.

The district estimated the installation of the solar panels would generate enough electricity to power more than 220 homes for a year. The solar panels will be built at Huron High School, Scarlett Middle School, Pioneer High School and Forsythe Middle School.

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The district stated they expected the installations would be completed by the spring or summer of 2026.

Ann Arbor Public Schools said it is the first K-12 school district in the state to commit to renewable energy generation “at this scale” in the state.

The district said it is doing more than many state colleges and universities. Ann Arbor Public Schools aid its long-term goal is full carbon neutrality.