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N.C. schools going solar with $300,000 investment from Duke Energy and NC GreenPower

For some North Carolina students, learning about solar power will soon be as easy as looking outside their school window.
Duke Energy, through Raleigh-based nonprofit NC GreenPower, will invest $300,000 in solar PV systems for up to 10 schools in the state. The program will spur the generation of more clean energy, while creating a learning environment for students.
“North Carolina is a leader in solar installations and education,” said David Fountain, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “These installations will give students a chance to see solar power production firsthand – and provide an opportunity to learn about the attributes of this growing energy resource.”
Modeled after NC GreenPower’s Solar Schools program, this particular initiative will pay for 100 percent of the installation costs for rooftop or top-of-pole mounted systems on school property. The program also provides monitoring equipment, training and curriculum to students and teachers.
Schools must apply through NC GreenPower for consideration.
“NC GreenPower is excited to partner with Duke Energy to provide additional K-12 schools with this great educational package. We rely on donations to help our schools, so this collaboration enables us to further our reach, especially to those schools that could not otherwise afford the technology,” said Vicky McCann, NC GreenPower vice president.
Any K-12 North Carolina school served by Duke Energy Carolinas may apply. Consideration will be given to schools that have expressed past interest in solar or schools in economically challenged Tier 1 counties. NC GreenPower will use approved solar installation companies to manage the installation process for interested schools.
Schools must apply by Dec. 2, 2016. Recipients will be named by Feb. 13, 2017.
With a renewable energy portfolio spanning a dozen states, Duke Energy is one of the nation’s leading developers of renewable energy. The company operates roughly 35 solar plants in North Carolina. The state ranks No. 2 in the nation for solar energy.
The program is part of a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and environmental groups.

https://www.ncgreenpower.org/ncgp-de-schools-going-solar-sign-up/

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