Baker Electric Solar and San Diego Academy announce plans to install a 139.65kW solar system in Q4. The rooftop and carport installation will save the school more than $55,000 in energy costs in the first year alone.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2016 -- Baker Electric Solar, a full-service solar provider has partnered with San Diego Academy K-12 to design and install a 139.65kW solar system to help the school achieve substantial energy cost savings as well as make a visible statement to the community of its commitment to clean energy. The project will include 399 Hyundai 350W solar panels and four SMA inverters using both a rooftop and carport configuration. The solar installation is projected to be completed by Q1 2017. San Diego Academy is located at 2800 East 4th Street in National City, California.

According to Interfaith Power & Light (IPL), a nonprofit with experience helping religious congregations respond to climate change, more and more places of worship and education are going solar to promote eco-stewardship while enjoying financial savings.

Principal Nic Lindquist shared, "As a small private Seventh-day Adventist Christian school, we believe that part of our duties as Christians is to take care of the earth that God created. And beliefs arent worth much if you dont put them into practice - thats why we decided to go solar. It reinforces that we are indeed stewards of the earth looking towards the future."

San Diego Academy had its beginnings in 1899 when W. M. Healey, pastor of the Adventist church, rented a store at 17th and K Streets. With continued growth and a series of moves, the current facility was completed in 2005. When asked why San Diego Academy chose Baker Electric Solar, Lindquist said, "In addition to the cost, I was impressed with the dedication that Baker has to education and how great their role has been in bringing renewable energy to schools while making a positive impact on San Diegos youth."

With no upfront costs, San Diego Academy utilized a power purchase agreement with a fixed payment for 25 years with the option to purchase the system outright.

"Based on past consumption, the Academy will reduce its electricity costs by 60 percent, with more than $1.4M net savings over the 25-year warranted life of the solar modules," said Bakers Director of Commercial Solar Scott Williams. "Were privileged to help San Diego Academy lead positive change in the community, using their solar installation to publicly endorse clean energy while investing their cost savings into programs for student development."

According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, the schools solar system will make a significant impact on the community by saving the equivalent of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 357,234 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle. It will offset CO2 emissions from 16,772 gallons of gasoline consumed or 159,056 pounds of coal burned.

For more information about Baker Electric Solar visit http://bakerelectricsolar.com.

About Baker Electric Solar
San Diego-based Baker Electric Solar designs, installs and maintains solar systems for homes, commercial facilities and utility-scale projects across Southern California. As a member of the Baker family of companies, Baker Electric Solar is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating. It was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as San Diegos 2016 No. 16 Fastest-Growing Private Company. It ranks No. 76 on Solar Power World Magazines 2016 Top 500 Solar Contractors in North America. It received SunPowers 2015 "Residential National Top Producer of the Year" award. Baker also earned the Angies List Super Service Award three consecutive years (2013-2015). Visit http://www.bakerelectricsolar.com

About San Diego Academy
As a Seventh-day Adventist Christian K-12 college preparatory school, San Diego Academy provides a balanced program that prepares our diverse student population to become individuals who are spiritually whole, academically adept, socially skilled, and physically fit. San Diego Academy is part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of pastors and elected lay people of the constituent Seventh-day Adventist churches, parents, and alumni. It operates under the auspices of the Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Office of Education. San Diego Academy emphasizes Biblical principles in its classrooms and is open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.sdacademy.com.