Case Study: Kaneland Community Unit School District achieves cost savings and sustainability gains with Trane Commercial solar PPA

Kaneland Schools' Renewable Energy Journey

Kaneland Community Unit School District, a K-12 school district in Illinois, sought to reduce energy costs and improve the sustainability of its operations. However, as stewards of taxpayer funding, a major capital investment for a renewable energy solution was not an option. They partnered with Trane to find a solution.

Trane implemented a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to fund the installation of 1.89MW of solar PV across four school sites with no upfront cost to the district. This solution provided Kaneland with a fixed energy rate and significant savings. Since completion, the project has saved 3.175GWh of energy, substantially reducing the district's carbon footprint and operational costs. Trane's expertise and financial solution enabled the district to achieve its sustainability goals.

Kaneland Community Unit School District