Solar panels will reduce energy bills for West Burlington (Iowa) district schools

Two campuses in the West Burlington (Iowa) school district will soon have solar panels systems to reduce energy costs. 

The Hawk Eye  reports that West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School and West Burlington Elementary will add solar paneling on portions on their roofs. A solar panel canopy also will be built on the south side of the elementary school. 

Red Lions Renewables, a solar energy company, will oversee the project.

The solar panels are expected to save the district between $1.68 million and $1.76 million over 30 years. 

Construction on the project is scheduled to begin sometime in October.