NW Natural Clean Energy Fellows (2020-2022)

Location:
Portland, OR

In the face of climate change, it is imperative that every sector possible strives toward decarbonization and a shift toward advanced grid and clean energy technologies. Renewable gas is critical to realizing this future. Renewable natural gas is methane captured from decomposition and waste treatment processes that would otherwise enter the atmosphere. Renewable hydrogen is hydrogen gas that can be produced using excess clean electricity and injected into existing natural gas pipelines. NW Natural is committed to exploring and investing in these technologies throughout the Pacific... Read full project narrative >>

O'Leary Middle School

Location:
Twin Falls, ID
Grade Level:
6-8
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
1.02 - kilowatts

As a Renewable School, O'Leary Middle School is building a dedicated community of renewable energy educators, generating clean energy through their 1.02-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system and leveraging their PV system as an educational tool to bring energy topics to life in their classrooms. Thanks to support from Idaho Power, in 2010, educators within the school received a customized renewable energy teacher training, hands-on science kit materials to augment the school's existing curricula, and complete access to the resources available on the Solar4RSchools.org website. 

A... Read full project narrative >>

Ola Elementary School

Location:
Ola, ID
Grade Level:
K-5
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
1.10 - kilowatts

As a Renewable School, Ola Elementary School in Ola, Idaho is building a dedicated community of renewable energy educators, generating clean energy through their 1.1-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system, and used the system's performance data as an educational tool to bring energy topics to life in their classrooms. Educators within the school received a customized renewable energy teacher training, hands-on science kit materials to augment the school's existing curricula, and complete access to the resources available on the Solar4RSchools.org website.

The project reflects the... Read full project narrative >>

Ophir Elementary School

Location:
Gallatin Gateway, MT
Grade Level:
K-5
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
7.00 - kilowatts

The Big Sky School District #72 is a learning community nestled in Montana’s Gallatin Canyon on the banks of the Gallatin River. It is in this unique environment that we provide a comprehensive education for all learners within our community. We are deliberate about cultivating student’s experiences in an inclusive school environment while challenging them to strive for personal excellence and foster respect through compassion for others, our environment and the world.
Since 1906, Ophir Elementary and Middle school have been providing education to the children of the Gallatin Canyon.... Read full project narrative >>

Orcas Island Community Solar

Location:
Eastsound, WA
Grade Level:
9-12
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
11.40 - kilowatts

The San Juan Islands Conservation District is partnered with Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to install solar electric systems at the public schools on Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, and Shaw Islands in 2015. This exciting community solar project will deliver renewable energy to our public schools, reducing their electricity bills, and provide renewable energy education for our students. Participants receive... Read full project narrative >>

Orcas Island High School

Orcas Island HS solar array
Location:
Eastsound, WA
Grade Level:
9-12
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
20.00 - kilowatts

As a Renewable School, Orcas Island High School is building a dedicated community of renewable energy educators, generating clean energy through their photovoltaic (PV) system, and leveraging the system's performance data as an educational tool to bring energy topics to life in their classrooms. The school installed a total of 20 kW of solar in 2015 through a unique partnership between the Solar 4R Schools program and the... Read full project narrative >>

Orcas Island Montessori

Location:
Eastsound, WA
Grade Level:
PK-6
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
9.72 - kilowatts

As a Solar 4R Schools Renewable School, Orcas Montessori School on Orcas Island, Washington is building a dedicated community of renewable energy educators and generating clean energy with the installation of a new 9.72-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system. This system will reduce energy costs for the school and will provide a valuable interactive energy education resource for teachers and students.

In 2013, educators within the school received a custom package of renewable energy teacher training, hands-on science kit materials and complete access to the wealth of educational... Read full project narrative >>

Oregon City High School

Location:
Oregon City, OR
Grade Level:
9-12
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
1.02 - kilowatts

As a Renewable School, Oregon City High School is building a dedicated community of renewable energy educators, generating clean energy through their awarded 1-kilowatt photovoltaic system, and using the system's performance data as an educational tool to bring energy topics to life in their classrooms.

In 2004, educators within the school received a customized renewable energy teacher training, hands-on science kit materials to augment the school's existing curricula, and complete access to the resources available on the Solar4RSchools.org website.At the time of the project,... Read full project narrative >>

Oregon Coast STEM Hub

Location:
Newport, OR
Grade Level:
PK-12

On October 10, 2016 the Oregon Coastal STEM Hub hosted the 2016 Coastal Learning Symposium at Newport Middle School with a goal to make meaningful connections to the Oregon Coast for PK- 12 educators and students. The Solar 4R Schools program offered a Renewable Energy Inquiry and Engineering workshop to area teachers. There were a total of 22 attendees from 3 different school districts present. Participants at the workshop engaged with a variety of activities; including the construction of a Copenhagen solar oven, exploring electric circuits, and crafting solar boats. Every teacher... Read full project narrative >>

Oregon Paleo Lands Institute

Location:
Fossil, OR
Grade Level:
PK-12
Technology Type:
solar
PV System Size:
2.75 - kilowatts

Completed in 2018, this 2.75 kW roof top solar photovoltaic system generates an estimated 3,900 kWh of clean, renewable energy each year. A total of 10 panels provide the equivalent to powering about 7,000 miles of car travel per year. Oregon Paleo Lands Institute is committed to sustainability, renewable energy, and resource conservation education for our community.  Read full project narrative >>

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