Indiana makes push for renewable resources
Apr 16, 2008 4:11 PM
Indiana education officials are
encouraging schools in the state to consider using more renewable
energy resources. “Many school corporations are making the switch to
renewable energy sources to cut costs and reduce their carbon
footprint, and they are to be applauded for these efforts," says
Superintendent of Public Instruction Suellen Reed. Reed cited Mount Vernon High School
in Mount Vernon where the school is switching from a traditional
boiler/air conditioning system to a geothermal heating and cooling
system. The focus on renewable energy is part of a yearlong effort in
Indiana called "Learn Green, Live Green." It is designed to help
educators, students, parents and community members discover practical,
cost-effective ways to model environmentally responsible behavior
inside and outside the classroom.
To read The Indiana Department of Education news release, click here.
