09-04-2025
BrightRidge gives $82k to county schools through solar initiative
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Washington County, Tennessee Schools (WCS) received its largest contribution from BrightRidge's Solar Schools Initiative on Thursday.
BrightRidge presented the school system with $82,248 during a school board meeting.
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According to a news release from BrightRidge, WCS has participated in the Solar Schools Initiative for three years. To date, BrightRidge has contributed $206,100 to the school system.
The $82,248 contribution is the largest ever awarded through the initiative, which the electric provider attributed to increased production at Martin Solar Farm, located in Washington County.
A portion of the savings generated by the solar farm funds the program through a community agreement. According to BrightRidge, Martin Solar Farm produces nine megawatts of energy and saves customers more than $700,000 each year.
'We believe in supporting the future of our region through investment in public education, and this program provides valuable resources for students and educators alike,' BrightRidge CEO Jeff Dykes said in the release. 'We're honored to continue this partnership and thank the Washington County Board of Education for leading the way in demonstrating the efficiency and return on community solar projects.'
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