CARY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 26 COMPLETES DISTRICTWIDE SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/14/2026
MEDIA CONTACT FOR ALLIED FACILITY PARTNERS
Hayley Sumner
Vice President of Marketing
hsumner@allied-fp.com
 
CARY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 26 COMPLETES DISTRICTWIDE SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT
 
Allied Facility Partners Completes Districtwide Solar Project Across Three Facilities
 
CARY, Ill. – Allied Facility Partners has completed a districtwide rooftop solar photovoltaic project for Cary Community Consolidated School District 26, helping the district reduce energy costs, improve long-term operational efficiency, and advance its sustainability goals.
 
The completed project includes rooftop solar installations at three district facilities, with a combined system capacity of 843 kW DC / 720 kW AC. The systems are expected to generate approximately 990,654 kWh annually, offsetting an estimated 55% of those facilities’ electricity consumption.
 
“This project represents a significant long-term investment in the future of Cary School District 26. By combining the solar installations with our ongoing roof and facility improvements, we are improving the efficiency and sustainability of our buildings while being responsible stewards of District resources.
 
“We are also excited about the educational opportunity this project provides, giving our students and staff the chance to see renewable energy in action and better understand its impact on our community,” said David Martin, Operations Coordinator for Cary School District 26.
 
The solar arrays consist of 1,429 solar modules and 7 inverters. The project included final system design, structural engineering, utility interconnection, permitting, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, staff training, and cloud-based performance monitoring.
 
As part of the project, Allied coordinated renewable energy credit applications, utility incentive programs, and other available funding opportunities to help maximize the district’s return on investment. The project also includes a public-facing energy dashboard that provides real-time visibility into solar production and system performance.
 
The project was delivered through a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC), allowing the district to implement comprehensive energy improvements while using projected energy and operational savings to support the investment over time.
 
Upon completion, the project is projected to deliver:

• Estimated annual energy production: 990,654 kWh
• Estimated annual utility cost savings: $103,000
• Estimated lifetime energy cost savings: $3,747,000
• Estimated carbon emissions avoided annually: 873 metric tons
• Equivalent environmental impact: Greenhouse gas emissions from 204 gasoline-powered vehicles driven for one year or the carbon sequestered by approximately 876 acres of U.S. forests in one year.

 
ABOUT ALLIED FACILITY PARTNERS
Allied Facility Partners is a design-build and performance contracting firm serving K-12, municipal, and public-sector organizations across Illinois and Wisconsin. Allied brings facility planning, project development, engineering, estimating, funding strategy, construction, and long-term performance together under one accountable team.
 
Through Allied360, the company also provides facility condition assessments, asset data collection, capital planning, and interactive reporting tools that help organizations understand existing conditions, prioritize improvements, and plan future investments.
 
From early planning through project implementation, Allied helps clients establish realistic budgets, evaluate options, reduce project risk, and make informed facility decisions.
For more information, visit allied-fp.com.
 
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