Buncombe County announced on Apr. 15 that it is seeking bids from qualified firms to install a battery energy storage system at 35 Woodfin Street in Asheville, North Carolina.
The project aims to enhance the county’s infrastructure by adding a new battery energy storage system. This development comes as Buncombe County continues efforts to improve local facilities and support sustainable initiatives.
The request for bids is part of ongoing work in the community, where educational outcomes remain an area of focus. For example, among senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Buncombe County school districts during the 2022-23 school year, 573 out of 2,010 (28.5%) were considered ready for college according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Similarly, among junior students taking the same test, 582 out of 1,931 (30.1%) met college readiness standards as reported by the department.
In reading, results showed that 827 seniors out of 2,010 (41.1%) and 835 juniors out of 1,931 (43.2%) were deemed college-ready according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In math performance on the ACT exam during this period, there were also notable results: among seniors, only 514 out of 2,010 (25.6%) achieved college readiness benchmarks; among juniors it was higher at 631 out of 1,931 (32.7%), based on data from the same source.
These figures provide context for ongoing initiatives in Buncombe County aimed at improving both infrastructure and educational outcomes.
