Solar Schools

Sponsored by: Xcel Renewable Energy Trust The Colorado Energy Science Center has begun Phase 2 to revitalize solar energy education for the schools that participated in the Solar Schools Program which was launched in 1998-99 by the Xcel Energy Renewable Trust. CESC will accomplish the following during the 2007-08 school year: Upgrade hardware for solar systems. Connect the solar systems to a network so data is accessible on the web.  Train teachers and staff how to access the data and teach solar lessons in the classroom. Establish ongoing communication that will keep teachers involved with the program. Raise awareness of solar energy and solar energy education with hundreds of students and their families. Raise awareness of this project with the other Solar Schools that are not currently participating. Completed Schools 2006-07: Horizon High School- Adams 12 Five Star Schools Vantage Point High School- Adams 12 Five Star Schools Century Middle School- Adams 12 Five Star Schools Isaac Newton Middle School-Littleton Public Schools New Schools 2007-08: Maple Grove Elementary School- Jefferson County Schools Ralston Elementary School- Jefferson County Chatfield Senior High School- Jefferson County Schools Dakota Ridge Senior High School- Jefferson County Schools Ken Caryl Middle School- Jefferson County Schools Everitt Middle School- Jefferson County Schools 4 additional schools-TBD Installing the solar panels