SolarBC recently informed the project team that Solar for Schools funding for the installation of solar hot water systems on Samuel Brighouse Elementary School has been approved. The $20,000 worth of funding will be provided to the school district upon successful completion of the project.Solar for Schools helps schools in their quest to become carbon neutral with respect of their operations by 2010. The installation of solar hot water systems on schools demonstrates the leadership of the school in reducing GHG emissions and by encouraging students and their families to investigate renewable energy solutions in their homes. Solar hot water is an innovative infrastructure technology that reduces the carbon footprint of the school along with energy costs. While showing an on-the-ground climate action initiative, the installation provides a teaching opportunity about the possibilities for the usage and employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector, one of the fastest growing sectors in the world.
