2RW provided a feasibility study of prototype designs for an elementary, middle, and high school, as well as the already constructed Academies of Loudoun. The study evaluated 25-year cost implications of photovoltaic (PV) array configurations and sizes, including financial options such as upfront purchase with net metering, power purchase agreements (PPA), and the purchase of renewable energy credits without PV installation. The analysis also considered panel degradation schedules and included a review of utility rate structures from Dominion Energy and Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC).

As part of the effort, 2RW conducted an electrical systems assessment to identify infrastructure modifications required to support PV connections and prepared a detailed technical cost-benefit analysis of solar PV arrays for LCPS prototype elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as the Academies of Loudoun. The analysis included both on- and off-roof PV options to meet power demand, and evaluated power generation, potential cost savings, the ability to return energy to the grid, and total cost of ownership under both PPA and direct purchase scenarios, including equipment, maintenance, relocation of rooftop equipment, fees, availability charges, and other key considerations.