First net-zero school coming to Kentucky
Warren County Kentucky is building the first net-zero energy school in the country. Richardsville Elementary School will operate off the grid, thanks to solar power and a heavy emphasis on energy efficiency.
The architects on the project, Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, PSC, describe thin-film solar technology, the use of light shelves for lighting, insulated concrete walls and a geothermal HVAC.
Because this is a school and not just any building, reports EcoGeek, all of these features will be used as educational tools.
The school's website features a camera trained on the construction site. The school is scheduled to open to students in the fall.
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