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Now, the middle school boasts “Solar panels, high-efficiency HVAC units and three wind turbines, all of which will be monitored via a central energy dashboard that will send information to students’ iPads,” says Earth Techling.
Earth Techling went on to explain that “Students will track plug loads and other energy in real time, keeping an eye out for anomalies. The school’s conservation center, in connection with its outdoor educational component, will also teach kids about the school’s conservation methods as part of its overall focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The facility has been worked with the International Living Future Institute to gain its net zero certification.” Sounds like a great way to incorporate education into the school’s conservation efforts!
Is there a school in your area that uses solar energy to power its classrooms?