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Schools are major energy consumers,
. . . thanks to heating and air conditioning that run during peak hours and
. . . the massive amounts of electricity it takes to operate the classrooms and cafeteria.

As of September, there are
. . . 3,727 solar PV systems in schools throughout America – representing
. . . $77.8 million in annual utility bill savings.
This translates to an annual average of nearly
. . . $21,000 per school; enough to fund
. . . 2,200 new teachers’ salaries, according to The Solar Foundation.

“Perhaps most importantly, solar installations on schools can provide teachers,
. . . with a unique opportunity to teach concepts in:
. . . . . . science,
. . . . . . technology,
. . . . . . engineering,
. . . . . . mathematics and pique student interest in these critical subjects,” say study researchers.

Solar installations on school campuses can protect districts against,
. . . rising electricity prices, and generate savings that can be used to preserve programs like:
. . . . . . art and music curriculums, that are often the first to go in the face of budget cuts.


09-29-2014 Source:  Solar: Schools (Dual use as Emergency Shelter)  Video

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