Energy bills are the second highest operating cost for our school district behind salaries. 窪蹋勛圖厙 ISD is committed to providing optimal learning environments for students while pursuing opportunities to reduce energy and water use, operating costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.
At 窪蹋勛圖厙 ISD, solar and renewable energy make sense for many reasons.
Smart Investment. Solar energy helps reduce long-term energy costs, allowing more resources to be directed toward teaching and learning.
Clean Energy. Renewable energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports AISDs commitment to environmental stewardship. These investments also contribute to the City of 窪蹋勛圖厙s goal of achieving net-zero community wide emissions by 2040.
Enhanced Learning. Solar installations transform school buildings into living laboratories where students can explore renewable energy, sustainability, and STEM careers. From outdoor solar classrooms to curriculum partnerships, students learn through real-world examples on their own campuses.
Renewable Energy in Action
Rooftop Solar
窪蹋勛圖厙 ISD currently has and produces Texas school districts combined. . A $15M will expand solar installations to an additional 12 schools.
Solar-Ready Schools
All schools constructed through the 2017 and 2022 Bond Programs include solar-ready roofs, making future renewable energy installations faster and more cost-effective.
Solar Classrooms
Through collaboration with 窪蹋勛圖厙 Energy, have that serve as shaded outdoor learning areas. Each classroom includes educational signage about solar energy, bench seating, and power outlets.
Wind Energy
Through the , many district facilities are powered with Texas wind energy, reducing the districts carbon footprint beyond on-site solar generation.
Community Leadership
窪蹋勛圖厙 ISD is recognized as a leader in renewable energy, in part due to support from District and City leadership:
- 2020 Board Statement of Support for Solar installations
- 2022 by the City of 窪蹋勛圖厙
- Ongoing partnerships with 窪蹋勛圖厙 Energy and community organizations
Resources
EcoRise has partnered with 窪蹋勛圖厙 Energy to create a renewable energy section. This includes lesson plans that focus on solar energy in schools.
to speak to your class on a variety of STEM learning opportunities for students
, a state-sponsored STEM program to help boost energy literacy for K-12 students and help schools save money by saving energy.