Austin Energy building 21 solar learning centers
Austin Energy, in collaboration with the Austin Independent School District, is installing solar learning centers at 21 area schools.
The outdoor centers will include functioning solar generators that power the host school and teach students about the solar industry. The school district has developed green energy-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade to go along with interactive centers.
Construction will begin next fall. Austin Energy is funding the project through a $450,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and $375,000 from its own funds. AISD is also contributing in-kind funds of $75,000.
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