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Green Schools | News

California District To Save $15 Million with Solar

California's Huntington Beach City School District has completed a 592-kilowatt solar power system that will save the district $15 million over the 25-year life of the project.

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L.A. School Goes Green with Zero Net Energy Modular Classrooms

Environmentally friendly schooling has taken a step closer to reality for one Los Angeles school.

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Massachusetts School Completes 2 MW Solar Installation

Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA has completed construction of a 2-megawatt solar installation that will go online this fall.

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2 Maryland Schools To Be Powered by Solar Energy

The Kent County, MD Board of Education, in partnership with the Kent County Commissioners, is building a 1,579 kW solar array to power two schools and a community center.

Alternative Energy | News

California District To Save $300,000 Annually with Solar Power

The Hemet Unified School District in Hemet, CA will break ground on a 4.4-megawatt photovoltaic solar system this month.



How To Take Your School Solar

Alternative Energy | Feature

How To Take Your School Solar

The summer of 2011 proved to be the busiest of times for school construction of solar energy projects, a growing trend among the nation's school districts to reduce their electricity costs by switching to renewable energy. Thanks to a variety of creative financing options, school districts are discovering that they can install photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity and hedge against rising utility rates without spending any scarce capital.

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Arizona School District To Build 4.29 MW Solar Installation

The Buckeye Union High School District has launched a 4.29 megawatt solar project to be financed and maintained by Harrison, NY-based Regeneration Finance LLC.

Transportation

The Long (Inexpensive) Bus Ride Home

In a challenging economic environment, school districts are looking for ways to manage their transportation costs, reduce carbon footprints, and maintain student safety. Technology, including global positioning systems and software, is leading the effort.

Grants & Funding | News

Challenge Calls on K-12 Students To Develop Environmental Solutions

The 2012 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is now accepting submissions. The competition calls on students in kindergarten through high school to develop environmental solutions for their schools, homes, and communities for a chance to win prizes for themselves and grants for their schools.

Grants & Funding | News

Competition To Award School Facilities Upgrades

Global Green USA and Pureology have launched a new competition that will award five schools with funds to implement energy and environmental upgrades on their campuses.

Science, Engineering, Technology & Math | News

Mobile Learning Center Promotes STEM, Energy Awareness

The Army National Guard’s Mobile Learning Center Program is coming to the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh. The interactive program is designed to raise math and science literacy and tours throughout the country.

Green Schools | News

Arizona District Launches 3.26 MW Solar Project

Buckeye Elementary School District in Arizona has begun construction on a 3.26-megwatt photovoltaic solar project.

Green Schools | News

Michigan High School To Host $2.5 Million Solar Project

Mercy High School in Farmington Hills, MI will host a 400-kilowatt solar array as part of a 20-year agreement with DTE Energy.

AV & Presentation | News

BenQ To Launch Energy-Efficient Projector

BenQ will release the MX850UST, an energy-efficient DLP projector with a contrast ratio of 13,000:1, this August.

Green Schools | News

East Side Union High School District To Save $42 Million With Solar Power

The East Side Union High School District in California has completed a solar energy project that will generate $43 million in energy savings over 25 years.

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