Chevron Energy Solutions and Huntington Beach City School District Solar and Energy Efficiency Project to Save District $15 Million

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Chevron Energy Solutions, a unit of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and the Huntington Beach City School District announced today the groundbreaking for an energy efficiency and solar project, which is expected to save the district more than $15 million over the life of the project.

The project is the first energy efficiency and solar project at an elementary school district in Orange County. Chevron Energy Solutions designed and engineered the 615-kilowatt solar system and will install, operate, maintain and guarantee the system's performance, which is expected to meet more than 30 percent of the district's demand for electricity. The company is also implementing energy efficiency improvements through lighting system upgrades and through upgrades to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The energy efficiency improvements are expected to reduce the district's annual energy consumption by nearly 30 percent and provide other benefits including improved lighting quality and aesthetics, reduced maintenance costs and consistent indoor climate quality.

"We are proud to work with Chevron Energy Solutions to reduce our utility costs and generate annual operating savings," said Kathy Kessler, superintendent of the Huntington Beach City School District. "The energy savings are paying for the infrastructure improvements and providing budget relief to the district's General Fund."

Through energy efficiency improvements and solar power generation, Huntington Beach City School District is reducing its purchase of utility power and in turn, reducing carbon emissions by more than 1,200 metric tons, equivalent to removing nearly 250 cars from the road or planting more than 270 acres of trees. The project is expected to be completed in 2011.

"Huntington Beach City School District is demonstrating fiscal and environmental leadership by improving their energy efficiency and use of renewable power," said Dave Stone, senior vice president for Chevron Energy Solutions. "The project also improves the classroom learning environment, which is important for students' academic performance."

An event is being held today at Huntington Seacliff Elementary School to celebrate the start of construction. Attendees expected to attend include students, district representatives, community members and business officials.

About Chevron Energy Solutions

Chevron Energy Solutions develops and builds sustainable energy projects that increase energy efficiency and renewable power, reduce energy costs, and ensure reliable, high-quality energy for government, education and business facilities. Its parent, Chevron Corporation, is investing across the energy spectrum to develop energy sources for future generations by expanding the capabilities of alternative and renewable energy technologies. Chevron spent approximately $3.2 billion on developing these technologies since 2002, and expects to spend more than $2.7 billion in this area between 2009 and 2011.

About Huntington Beach City School District

The Huntington Beach City School District is an educational community with a long history of excellence in education. It is committed to providing students with academic programs and classroom instruction of the highest quality. The district's high expectations for students and the staff are reflected in high API scores and student performance levels. The schools are frequent recipients of many local, state, and federal awards and honors, including recognition as California Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon Schools.

SOURCE Chevron Energy Solutions

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