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HPS Sustainability Initiatives

The image features the word "SOLAR" in large letters resembling solar panels against a sky with clouds and sunshine, above green grass. Below, text reads "Installation Highlights" with a green background. An eco-friendly logo with a sun, plug, and solar panel is on the left, and a sports-themed logo is on the right. The tone is optimistic and sustainable.

  • Hackensack Middle School's solar operation went live March 7, 2025.
  • Hackensack High School's solar operation went live Feb. 5, 2025

The completion of both solar projects was publicly announced at the April 24, 2025 Board of Education during the budget presentation.

For specific details on HPS' above solar initiatives, check out this video, which begins at the four-minute mark

A mini house with an energy efficiency scale stands on grass beside a hand pressing a calculator. Inset: "Energy Audit" document. Text: "Local Government Energy Audit."

The district is utilizing a "Local Government Energy Audit" LGEA to identify and replace equipment with energy-efficient equipment.

The latest LGEA kicked off in Spring 2025. At this time, the collection of data and walk-thru of HVAC equipment is ongoing. This will also be "The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers " ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit. From this audit, a recommended Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) will be chosen to improve energy efficiency in all the school buildings.

Logos for Sustainable Jersey and Partners in Energy Efficiency are displayed.

Sustainable Jersey PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program’s Technical Assistance for Energy Efficiency in School Facilities track.

In May of 2025, the district applied for "Sustainable Jersey PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program."