For Release: 08/18/2009

Gibraltar High School is Going Solar!

Two Rivers, WI - The media is invited to witness the installation of solar-electric panels on the roof of Gibraltar High School on Friday, August 21. The panels are part of a two-kilowatt solar-electric system being installed at the school. It will provide enough electricity to power three classrooms, which amounts to approximately $200 in energy savings per year to the school. In addition to the solar panels, the school was awarded a three-week renewable energy curriculum to be integrated into the science curriculum. Students and teachers can access data from the solar-electric system via the Internet and use the information in classroom projects throughout the year.

The solar-electric system was donated to the school by WPS Community Foundation as part of the SolarWise® for Schools program. This program is funded by donations from 3,200 Wisconsin Public Service customers, as well as state grants. See the attached for more information about the program. The best opportunity for photos or on-site interviews will be at 9:30 AM on Friday, August 21. The school is located at 3924 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. Please check in at the main office if the High School and from there we can proceed to the school roof to view the installation of the solar panels. A dedication of the new solar-electric system is being planned for September 30. More information will follow about that day's events.

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