About the program
Solar 4R Schools is an educational program funded directly and exclusively by a portion of Green Lights contributions. Thanks to these contributions, more than a dozen solar energy systems have been installed on public schools here in Clark County. The program also provides training, curriculum and materials to help local teachers with renewable energy topics.
A few more quick facts about this program:
- Partnership with Bonneville Environmental Foundation
- 3 school projects in process
- Program provides not just solar installation to school: also educator training, iPad kiosk for school lobby and curriculum
- In 2016 CPU is holding first large scale “Educator Workshop” – 20 to 25 teachers from local schools attending, all day training, focus in renewable energy and conservation