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Schools weigh risky long-term solar deals against saving on energy costs
Reaction to the death of Richard Holbrooke Richard C. Holbrooke, the high-octane diplomat who spearheaded the end of the Bosnian war and most recently served as the Obama administration’s point man in the volatile Afghan-Pakistani war zone, died Monday at George Washington University Hospital in Washington. Following are reactions to his death: Read more on … Continue reading
St. Mary’s County Public Schools Go Solar with Perpetual Standard Solar
The initial installation will consist of a 503 kW system on the George Washington Carver Elementary School in Great Mills, MD. This system will consist of more than 2200 ARRA compliant solar panels. Once completed, the elementary school’s system is expected to generate approximately 677,000 kilowatt hours of electricity in its first year of operations, … Continue reading
“Smart Practices” abound in area schools
Renewable energy industry banking on more grants Police: Dad of 2 missing Ala. children charged with murder now that one body found. More>> Read more on WFMJ Youngstown Energy loan program to get $3M? HARTFORD — A program that offers low-interest loans to homeowners to make energy-saving improvements is slated to get a $3 million … Continue reading
Alcorn schools moves ahead with energy improvements
Alcorn schools moves ahead with energy improvements CORINTH – Work on energy improvement projects throughout Alcorn County schools will begin soon. More than $3 million of lighting, heating and air conditioning and other energy saving systems will be installed in the next six to eight months, said Johnson Controls project coordinator Cheryl Aquadro. Read more … Continue reading
Learning About the Cause of Global Warming in Schools
Among all the things taught in our public schools, something that should have a little more time and dedication put in to the subject of natural causes of global warming to human causes. It is very important to make sure that our future generations for all to understand that this is a serious situation that … Continue reading
Biofuels Testing Starts at Baltimore Schools
Published: 2010-06-28 Baltimore, United States –New Generation Biofuels Holdings Inc. (NGBF) announced that the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners has approved a long term boiler test and evaluation of the company’s proprietary biofuel in two of Baltimore City’s public schools over a one year period. The maximum volume for the program is capped at … Continue reading
Solarizing Schools with Cutting-Edge Technology
PV/Thermal Technology on 12 Schools in OntarioBy Victoria Hollick Toronto, CanadaConserval Engineering is pleased to announce that they are working with the Ontario Ministry of Education, through the Green Schools Pilot Program, to install their award-winning SolarWall View the Original article
Connecticut Schools to Implement ‘Green Technology’ Curricula
By Juliana Kenny TMCnet Web Editor Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE In an effort to better train future workers entering the ‘green technology’ industry, Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell, has signed a bill that requires all Connecticut higher-educational institutions to publish all ‘green-tech’ courses and programs offered. Going into effect on Oct. … Continue reading
Draker Labs To Monitor Solar Production at 14 Arizona Schools
Published: 2010-06-07 Vermont, United States –Draker Labs, a provider of monitoring solutions for institutional and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, has been selected by Photovoltaic Systems Manufacturing (PSM) to monitor PV systems that will be installed at 14 Arizona-based schools. Phoenix-based Salt River Project (SRP) is funding the installation and maintenance of the rooftop-mounted PV … Continue reading
Herefordshire schools challenged to cut emissions
Latest news 04 June 2010 The Schools Energy Challenge 2010 has been organised by the region’s council and aims to save energy and reduce gas and electricity bills. Philip Tamuno, sustainability officer for the council, commented: “As part of the Herefordshire Local Area Agreement we have a target to reduce carbon emissions by 13.1 per … Continue reading