Minnesota Schools Cutting Carbon

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One hundred public high schools, colleges and universities are joining together in the Minnesota Schools Cutting Carbon program to reduce their carbon emissions and save on energy costs. Student teams, led by a faculty coach and supported by school administrators and building operators, are exploring no cost/low cost behavior changes as well as larger projects to increase energy efficiency and create clean energy on campus. Eden Valley-Watkins High School is among the schools participating. All schools are currently participating in site visits with Environmental Resources Management.

These typically include a three hour walk through with students and faculty, where students learn about projects to save energy and have an opportunity to operate an infrared camera, thermal anemometer, light meter and infrared thermometer.

In fall 2009, the 100 participating schools will be competing for 10 $20,000 grants for the most innovative projects to lower their carbon emissions, save energy and/or produce clean energy.