Creston K-8
Live Solar Electric Generation
At Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), we believe addressing the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges requires innovation, creative problem solving and discovering a new way of doing business that values the natural resources we depend on. We also believe education plays a critical role in securing a clean energy, low-carbon future. Our nationally renowned Solar 4R Schools program is inspiring a new generation of clean energy leaders with the insight and innovative thinking necessary to solve the nation’s most pressing energy challenges. To get there, we’re transforming solar technology into a complete STEM classroom learning experience. With the help of our corporate, nonprofit and utility funding partners, our vision is to integrate engaging renewable energy education into every science classroom in the nation. Learn more at Solar4RSchools.org.
Gerding Edlen Sustainable Solutions (GESS) is a resource efficiency company that provides comprehensive developer-led retrofit program management services to public and private real estate portfolio owners, including school districts, community colleges and universities. We leverage 15 years of green building development experience at Gerding Edlen to upgrade building, campus and site performance by optimizing energy, water and waste efficiency. As part of our suite of services, we provide third-party financing for solar projects.
Energy Trust of Oregon is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the way Oregonians use and generate energy by promoting energy efficiency and clean renewable energy. Through its support of the Solar 4R SchoolsTM program, EnergyTrust supports Oregon's clean energy future.
Portland General Electric is a recognized leader in the utility industry with more than a century of experience delivering safe and reliable electricity. PGE serves more than 755,000 retail customers in the Northwest. The company supports the community through a variety of innovative philanthropic, volunteer and environmental stewardship efforts.
Through strong partnerships, local communities are having a position of influence on global issues.
PPS worked with Gerding Edlen Sustainable Solutions to leverage millions of dollars of private capital for the solar portion of the project. PPS would like to thank Gerdin Edlen and SRI Investments for funding this project, the Energy Trust of Oregon for providing tax incentives and PGE & PPL for contributing the solar kiosks.