PLYMOUTH - May 18, 2026 - In its first meeting following the town-wide election, the Plymouth School Committee unanimously approved 20-year Solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that are projected to generate $3.7 million in utility savings for the school district. The green infrastructure initiative, which installs behind-the-meter solar carports at Plymouth South High School, Plymouth South Middle School, and Plymouth North High School, comes at zero upfront cost to local taxpayers.
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Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Planner Michael Cahill presented the finalized agreements with Connecticut-based developer Greenskies LLC. The projects, originally approved overwhelmingly by Town Meeting under Article 30 on April 11, transfer parcel use for energy generation and empower the School Committee to execute the contracts.
The three school properties constitute the largest portion of a broader municipal solar bundle. Under the “behind-the-meter” model, the developer absorbs all design, permitting, maintenance, and construction costs, while the town leases the underlying property in exchange for significantly reduced electricity rates. Individually, Plymouth South High School will save $64,000 annually, Plymouth South Middle School will save $69,000, and Plymouth North High School will yield $50,000, combining for $185,000 in yearly district-wide savings. When combined with the DPW headquarters and the Plymouth Public Library installations, total town savings climb to $227,000 annually ($4.5 million over the 20-year term). Board member Christina Bryant confirmed that no hidden or unapproved school budgetary funds would be required to execute the launch.
