PORTLAND, Ore. - One of our local schools has been awarded over $8,000 in funding for a 1.6-kilowatt solar array.
Jason Lee Elementary, located at 2222 N.E. 92nd, is one of two places slated to receive money from Pacific Power's Blue Sky Renewable Energy Program. A firehouse in Corvallis will be getting funds as well for a larger solar array.
The solar array, at Jason Lee will be visible to all of the students and will be incorporated into education programs at the school.
"The projects at Jason Lee Elementary and Corvallis Firehouse No. 1 are just some of the projects that demonstrate our deep commitment to building a renewable energy future," Pat Reiten, president of Pacific Power, said in a news release. "Not only will these projects help supply renewable energy, but they are helping teach children and the public about solar energy."
Additional funding for the new solar array at Jason Lee Elementary was raised by the Ecopalooza Project through a 100 percent solar powered concert/festival.
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