Bloomsburg, PA -- 2022 Clean Energy and Ambitious Science Teaching

Location:
Milton, PA, PA
Grade Level:
K-12

In August of 2022, CE collaborated with Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit in Bloomsburg, PA to co-design training focusing on clean energy topics aligned to best practices in Ambitious Science Teaching. Working with a Clean Energy Coach, CE identified activities that aligned with STEELS standards being implemented across the state. These included middle and high school activities examining circuitry and power grid principles as well as Elementary lessons using Storytime STEM packs to link literacy with engineering. 28 teachers attended the training from across the IU's service area,... Read full project narrative >>

Bloomsburg, PA -- Educators' Workshop

Teachers testing solar circuits
Location:
Milton, PA
Grade Level:
6-12

Arconic Foundation supported STEM teacher professional development for educators in the region surrounding Kawneer facility in Bloomsburg, PA. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) hosted a “Solar Energy Inquiry and Engineering” workshop for 6th – 12th grade teachers from area school districts. CSIU, alongside numerous others throughout the state, acts as an educational resource provider for schools in this region.  The IU was responsible for reaching out to local districts, having each district nominate a few teachers that they would like to send to the... Read full project narrative >>

Boise High School

Boise High School Teachers
Location:
Boise, ID
Grade Level:
9-12
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
3.72 - kilowatts

Completed in 2018, this 3.72 kW solar photovoltaic system generates an estimated 5,200 kWh of clean, renewable energy each year. Funded by an Idaho Power grant, the system’s high efficiency panels provide the equivalent to the usage of about nine barrels of oil per year. Educational resources, including live data monitoring, and teacher training from BEF’s CE Bright Futures program provide Boise High School with the tools needed to incorporate renewable energy programming into their

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Boys & Girls Club of Portland - Afterschool Energy Educator Workshop

Solar architecture
Location:
Portland, OR

On Friday, January 3rd 2020, 16 out-of-school time educators for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland (BGCP) metropolitan area participated in a four-hour renewable energy refresher training as part of an ongoing, three-year grant effort in connection with the recent solar array constructed at the Rockwood East Protland club. BGCP staff learned about renewable energy concepts, the "Grid" and energy context in the Pacific Northwest, and electricity basics while focusing on industry needs for critical skills development aligned with the BGCP's mission.... Read full project narrative >>

Branford, CT - Educators' Workshop

teachers building sun ovens Branford, CT
Location:
Branford, CT
Grade Level:
5-9

Arconic Foundation supported STEM teacher professional development for educators in the region surrounding Arconic facilities in Branford, CT in January 2018. Thirteen educators from five schools across four districts convened to participate in a Regional Renewable Energy Inquiry & Engineering workshop hosted at Francis Walsh Intermediate School. Workshop facilitators collaborated with the host to create a custom workshop opportunity geared towards middle school educators. Teachers engaged in hands on activities that focused on expanding their knowledge and application of the NGSS... Read full project narrative >>

Breckenridge Elementary School

Location:
Breckenridge, CO
Grade Level:
K-5
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
1.53 - kilowatts

As a Renewable School, Breckenridge Elementary strives to build a community of renewable energy educators to help inspire the next generation of clean energy leaders.

The school is generating clean energy through the 1.53-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system provided as part of their Renewable School project, and they are leveraging the system's performance data as an educational tool to bring energy topics to life in their classrooms. Energy monitoring services provided by the program made the live performance data from their PV system available for educational purposes at the... Read full project narrative >>

Bremerton High School

Location:
Bremerton, WA
Grade Level:
9-12
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
2.20 - kilowatts

The Bremerton School District is committed to energy efficiency and renewable energy. As of 2011, the district had invested more than $1 million in energy efficiency improvements districtwide through a variety of grants and partnerships (see link).

Through a partnership with Puget Sound Energy, Bremerton High School was awarded a photovoltaic (PV) system installed by local contractor, SunWind Concepts. Ten 230-Watt solar modules produce up to 2.20-kilowatts,... Read full project narrative >>

Bridlemile School - PGE

Location:
Portland, OR
Grade Level:
K-5
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
241.50 - kilowatts

The Portland Public Schools PGE Solar Roofs Partnership STEAM Education project is a large effort over several years with a variety of partners in both energy and education sectors to expand solar production and augment STEM/STEAM education. In 2015, the Portland General Electric Renewable Development Fund, comprised of contributions from PGE Renewable Power customers, in partnership with Portland Public Schools and Energy Trust of Oregon, installed over 1.2 MW of solar on the... Read full project narrative >>

Brightwater Center

Location:
Woodinville, WA
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
3.20 - kilowatts

Brightwater's Environmental Education and Community Center is a US Green Building Council LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Platinum Certified energy efficient structure that hosts comprehensive environmental programs for the surrounding Woodinville, Washington community. These programs develop a citizen's knowledge of the goods and services needed to foster and sustain a healthy environment.

The Center's 3.2-kilowatt Silicon Energy array (composed solely of Washington State-made solar panels and equipment) coupled with Solar 4R Schools touchscreen kiosk is... Read full project narrative >>

Camas High School

Location:
Camas, WA
Grade Level:
9-12
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
1.02 - kilowatts

Since opening in 2003, Camas High School has served as a model of environmental stewardship. By implementing various energy efficiency measures and green design techniques into the building's initial construction, the school has ensured that its lighting, heating and cooling loads require less energy.

As a Renewable School, Camas High School is building a community of renewable energy educators in its school and surrounding district while generating clean energy through their on-site photovoltaic (PV) system and leveraging the system's performance data as an educational tool to... Read full project narrative >>

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