Solar Installations for Demonstration and Education
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In 2008, up to forty
schools will receive the donation and free installation
of a new 1 kilowatt photovoltaic system that converts
sunlight into electric power. Included in the package
is an online monitoring tool that provides real-time
data on the system’s activity and the amount
of electricity generated.
These
schools will also receive the specialized curriculum
package funded through the program, and are eligible
to receive a “Bright Ideas” grant as well.
Schools that are selected for a PV system will be
invited to participate in a PG&E sponsored teacher
training workshop.
The Foundation
for Environmental Education (FEE) will coordinate
the selection and installation process for these
projects. In addition to FEE, the Project Selection
Team is made up of representatives from The NEED
Project and PG&E.
Selection/Eligibility
Criteria
Any
K-12 public school within the PG&E service territory,
which is currently getting its electricity from PG&E,
is eligible to apply. Eligible schools with in underserved
communities shall receive first priority in the selection
process.
In
2008, up to forty (40) PV systems will be awarded
to schools that meet all eligibility requirements
and commit to an outreach effort to educate both students
and the community as a whole about the applications
and benefits of solar energy. In addition, each school
must also meet physical site requirements as determined
by the Foundation for Environmental Education.
Who
is Eligible to Apply?
All public K-12 schools currently getting their electricity from PG&E are
eligible to apply. Interested schools must complete the application and submit
it to Glen Kizer of the Foundation for Environmental Education. Please read
this entire application packet carefully to ensure that you fully understand
the obligations of your school should it be chosen to participate.
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1. Schools in underserved communities, as
determined by the percentage of free meals
provided by the school or by such other evidence
that the schools submit with their applications.
2. Schools that are located in smaller or
rural “hard to reach” communities
with limited access to solar photovoltaic
systems to date.
3. Schools located in areas that contribute
to the geographic diversity of our projects
throughout the PG&E service territory.
4. Schools with a sustained commitment to teaching energy and environmental
principles.
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Each
school that applies for a PV system will receive
a thorough review of its application. Schools selected
to participate will be notified by a representative
of Pacific Gas and Electric Company when the evaluation
team has conducted a complete review of the application
and determined that all criteria are met. Schools
that are not selected for a PV system will be invited
to participate in a PG&E sponsored teacher
training workshop. Schools that are not selected
will be eligible to reapply during future rounds
of this program.
Application Package in PDF or Word
Doc Versions. Applications are accepted at any time.
If
you have questions about the application or the installation,
please contact Glen Kizer at glen@learnenergy.org .
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is provided by:
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