Solar - Energy Production and Net Zero Energy

Zero Net Energy – Prop 39 – Energy Efficiency

At Los Osos Middle School, the solar system, Prop 39, California’s Clean Energy Jobs Act, LED lighting work, replacement HVAC systems, and new energy efficient water heaters have allowed us to become a Zero Net Energy Site. The Zero Net Energy Project outlines the work that was done to bring Los Osos Middle School into compliance and reach the zero net energy goal. Page 18 of the PG&E report focuses on Los Osos Middle School as a pilot site.

Since this work was done in 2019 with the PG&E grant, the district has modernized both comprehensive high schools and is currently moving forward with plans to modernize the elementary, middle, and continuation schools. Measure D and now Measure C are adding new energy efficient HVAC systems throughout every classroom in the district, this includes moving away from natural gas and installing electric units.  A much more climate friendly infrastructure. The new HVAC systems also come with better controls and systems to assist in decreasing our energy usage. For example, new Title 24 code requires us to install monitors that will turn off the air conditioning if windows or doors are opened. All of our sites are being upgraded or were upgraded with Prop 39 to motion sensor lighting with multi-zone features, so that staff can adjust the lighting according to need. New energy efficient lighting has been replaced with Prop 39 and will continue to improved through our two bond measures.