Solar panels on a new roof are coming to Dieterich Unit 30
DIETERICH – Dieterich Unit 30 plans to replace a section of its roof. The project includes a solar power array to help offset energy costs, especially because of the current incentives Ameren Illinois and the federal government are providing.
Dieterich Superintendent Cary Jackson said the lifecycles and warranties for both the solar panels and the roof are about 30 years, which is why the district is choosing summer 2026 to install solar panels with its new roof. There are six leaks in the district’s current roof, so those areas of insulation will also be replaced.
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