How Schools Are Making Solar Power Affordable

the Journal: Schools around the country are finding their place in the sun. Fueled by a desire to save on utility bills, decrease their carbon footprint, and give students a practical educational opportunity, districts are adding solar to their campuses and their curricula. A 2012 report from Environment California counted 200 solar-powered K-12 schools in the Golden State alone, with plans for 60 more in the next year. Last year, Hawaii announced that it would put solar panels on all of its public schools by 2017.

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