Ellensburg Community Renewable Park

Location:
Ellensburg, WA
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
110.50 - kilowatts

In partnership with BEF, Ellensburg has installed the first “community solar” project in the nation. The striking 100+ kW solar-electric system sits just off of Highway 90 in Ellensburg, and piques the interest of nearly every passing driver.

The groundbreaking project allows local individuals and businesses to make essential financial contributions to the project. In return, these contributors receive direct credits on their electricity bills for the green power produced by the system. Because of strong community support, the city expanded the system from 36 kW to 57 kW in December... Read full project narrative >>

Ellensburg High School

Location:
Ellensburg, WA
Grade Level:
9-12

Renewable Classroom projects are designed to build a dedicated community of renewable energy educators within a single school or district, led by a designated “Teacher Champion.” In 2008, educators within Ellensburg High School received a customized renewable energy teacher training, hands-on science kit materials to augment the school's existing curricula and complete access to the resources available on the Solar4RSchools.org website.  Read full project narrative >>

Elmira High School

Location:
Elmira, OR
Grade Level:
9-12
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
6.00 - kilowatts

Blachly-Lane County Electric Association installed 6-kilowatt ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system at their offices in 2009 (see their project page here). A touchscreen kiosk located within the Blachly-Lane facility helps engage visiting school groups and community members in their commitment to clean energy. Users can interactive with live energy generation data and compare it to... Read full project narrative >>

Elmonica Elementary School

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

The photovoltaic (PV) system installed at Elmonica Elementary School is one of three similar PV systems installed on Beaverton School District (BSD) school buildings in 2011. These projects are a public-private partnership that combines private energy investor funding and the donated roof space from each school. The partnership provides BSD with free solar power generated by the PV systems for 15 years, saving the District about $30,000.00 each year in electricity costs. The system installed on the Beaverton Health and Science School roof is rated to produce about 100,000 kilowatt-hours of... Read full project narrative >>

Encore Ceramics

Location:
Grants Pass, OR
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
29.00 - kilowatts

In 2005, BEF provided Encore Ceramics a loan to cover the costs of equipment and installation for a 29-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system. At the time of installation, this system was the sixth-largest in the Pacific Northwest, and served as a great start toward the company's goal of energy self-sufficiency. Currently, the system serves approximately four percent of the company's electricity needs. Encore Ceramics hopes to install a larger PV system on their newest building, which was specifically designed to support a system of up to 140-kilowatts. Energy monitoring of their PV system and... Read full project narrative >>

Evansville Renewable Energy Inquiry and Engineering Deep Dive

Location:
Evansville, IN
Grade Level:
6-8

This project was made possible with funding from the Arconic Foundation. Arconic Foundation’s mission is to support non-profit partners who advance STEM Education and Workforce Development in Arconic communities. This is the second time that Evansville has been a location for an Arconic workshop with CE.  As it is the second round of delivery for this region, a focus on expanding the initial impact was made and the workshop was extended to two days.  CE co-planned with workshop with the district to get a sense of how the initial workshop had impacted their curriculum and hands-on... Read full project narrative >>

Evansville, IN - Educators' Workshop

Evansville IN solar car in sun thumbnail
Location:
Evansville, IN
Grade Level:
6-8

Arconic Foundation supported STEM teacher professional development for educators in the region surrounding Arconic facilities in Evansville, Indiana in Spring 2016. Solar 4R Schools partnered with I-STEM and the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) to bring this workshop in May of 2016 to schools lacking access to some of the curricular materials available to many schools throughout Indiana.

Thirteen middle school teachers from four EVSC schools spent the day collaborating, planning, and building solar cars to help people “survive a zombie apocalypse.” The materials... Read full project narrative >>

Everett Christian School

Location:
Everett, WA
Grade Level:
PK-8

"Since 1926, Everett Christian School has been a school that seeks to meaningfully engage our students in the community that we are a part of, preparing students to be productive servants in this world."  In 2009, Everett Christian School received renewable classroom materials and a teacher training through a grant from Snohomish County PUD's Planet Power program. Read full project narrative >>

Everett High School

Location:
Everett, WA
Grade Level:
9-12
PV System Size:
1.00 - kilowatt

In December of 2012, Everett School District completed the installation of an approximately 700W photovoltaic (PV) demonstration system on the Science Building at Everett High School in Everett, WA. The system utilizes thin-film amorphous silicon modules manufactured by Unisolar. This demonstration system, and the monitoring of the system through Bonneville Environmental Foundation's Solar 4R Schools program, are being used to educate students, staff, and visitors regarding the use of renewable energy systems. Read full project narrative >>

Evergreen Junior High School

Location:
Redmond, WA
Grade Level:
7-9
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
12.00 - kilowatts

As the only solar powered junior high school in the immediate Lake Washington School District, Evergreen Junior High School is a role model for neighboring schools of its kind, and it strives to preserve its high environmental standards. When this solar array was installed in 2008, it was the largest solar installation of any school in the state of Washington. By implementing this project, students and the surrounding community are being educated in the importance of resource conservation, and the way to use renewable resources in our buildings Read full project narrative >>

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