Sun Power for Schools
Sun Power for Schools is a voluntary partnership between Hawaiian Electric Company, Oahu's public schools, and the community. HECO is committed over the next two years to install, operate, and maintain solar electric systems using photovoltaic technology in selected schools. HECO also used a grant for the development of a renewable energy teaching manual which includes lesson plans and activities that are aligned with the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPSII). This manual is available to middle and high school teachers through their school libraries.
Purpose and Objectives of Sun Power for Schools:
• To encourage renewable energy education for Hawaii's school children.
• To promote the concept of photovoltaic power systems as an alternative to conventional fuels used for the production of electricity.
• To produce electricity which can be used by the schools to reduce their electric consumption and peak electric demands from HECO's system.
Partners:
• Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
• State Department of Education
HECO's role:
Hawaiian Electric Company is conducting a green pricing program where electric customers have the opportunity to make voluntary contributions to encourage the development of renewable energy. Monies are placed in a Sun Power for Schools fund which is used to install AC grid-connected photovoltaic power systems at selected schools. HECO will operate and maintain the systems for two years after installation.
Read more here (link).
| Who: | The Hawaiian Electric Company posted this on their website. |
| What: | The purpose of their website is to give information to the public. |
| Where: | HECO is the main supplier of electricity on Oahu. |
| When: | October 3, 2006 |
| Why: | Hawaiian Electric Company is trying to use renewable energy and teach Hawaii’s children about renewable energy at the same time. |
| You: | Sarah Nanbu '08 |
| Geography: | Hawaii |
| Type: | Data |
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