11 schools to use solar power (Austin TX)

[jpak]

http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/default.asp?ArID=174924

Nine Austin schools and two in Round Rock will now power up using new solar panels.

Austin Energy installed the panels, which will produce enough energy for five months. The rest of the power will come from traditional electricity.

The installations are part of the Texas Solar For Schools Program, sponsored by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office. The long-term goal is to install solar projects at every school in Texas.

Including the 11, solar arrays have now been placed at 42 schools across Texas, including earlier installations at three other Austin schools.

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[melissinha]

1. Thats awesome, and my city nontheless!!!

Too bad I don't have kids, but its good to know the kids of Austin will be enjoying clean energy.