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06/02/2016

12 Bay Area, CA schools are going solar this summer!

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_29962391/campbell-schools-solar-panels-coming-12-schools-this

During the summer months, 11 of the Campbell Union School District's school sites as well as the corporation yard will have solar panels installed.

03/29/2016

The Solar Foundation's 2015 annual report is hot off the press! Check out what this amazing organization has been doing for the solar industry today!

www.thesolarfoundation.org/about/annual-report/

03/28/2016

Thanks for sharing, Sierra Club!

"The analysis finds that tax credit extensions can spur renewable capacity investments at least through the early 2020s, and can help lower CO2 emissions from the U.S. electricity system." Source: http://www.nrel.gov/news/press/2016/22645

03/24/2016

Greenskies Renewable Energy is installing five solar systems (totally 1.5 MW) at five Trumbull, CT schools this year. The systems will be entirely owned and operated by Greenskies, allowing the schools to benefit from the energy and financial savings, at no cost out of pocket.

"Trumbull is at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution among municipalities," said James Desantos Greenskies' vice president of business development.

http://patch.com/connecticut/trumbull/five-trumbull-schools-be-equipped-solar-panels-0

A company will install, own, and maintain the solar panels at no cost to the town. The town will buy electricity produced by the panels.

03/23/2016

Yosemite High students helped earn their school the Gold Level of the California Green Ribbon Schools Award!

The award honors schools that conserve resources while promoting environmental literacy. Congratulations, Yosemite High!


http://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/education/article67653052.html

Tom Torlakson, the state superintendent of public instruction, visited with Yosemite High students on Tuesday and congratulated them on being awarded the Gold Level of the California Green Ribbon Schools Award.

03/18/2016

SolarSchoolsUSA.org has re-launched! Check out our website today to learn how your school could go solar!


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03/18/2016

The upcoming Green Schools Conference will highlight the changes schools can make to be more energy efficient.

http://www.energyfocusinc.com/brightening-the-future-of-our-students-at-the-2016-greens-schools-conference-expo/

Mark your calendars! Energy Focus will attending the Green Schools Conference & Expo from March 31st to April 1st, in Pittsburgh, PA at the LEED Platinum certified David Lawrence Convention Center! This show will bring together green school thought leaders, educators, school administrators, nonprof…

03/17/2016

The Old Adobe Union School District has gone solar!

“It’s a great opportunity for the kids to learn where their power is coming from, and it’s also good for the district in terms of saving money,” said Old Adobe’s superintendent.

http://www.petaluma360.com/news/5348875-181/solar-panels-at-old-adobe

The Old Adobe Union School District has flipped the switch on new solar photovoltaic power systems at four of its five campuses, projects that are expected to save $1 million in power costs over 20 years while providing new educational opportunities to students.

03/16/2016

Award-winning filmmaker Shalini Kantayya’s new documentary, Catching the Sun, follows the story an unemployed American worker, a Tea Party activist, and a Chinese entrepreneur as it explores 's potential to play a leading role in the global transition to the clean energy economy.

Tickets are on sale now for screenings near you!

The upcoming documentary film exploring the international race to build a clean energy economy.

03/14/2016

The national 2016 Energy Solutions Conference Simulcast starts soon March 23 -24 The event will address renewable energy, energy efficiency & new era utility services.

http://conference.energysmartplanning.org/home.html

03/14/2016

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