New Solar System at Channing Hall!

Check it out! Channing Hall has been awarded this $30,000 solar panel system through the Utah Solar for Schools program. Through the efforts of our Technology teacher Istvan Berente we now have a direct example to teach our children the possibilities of alternative renewable energy, environmental stewardship and the technological aspects of solar panels. As a bonus we also get a reduction in our energy bill as well.

The Utah Solar for Schools Program  is funded through the Utah State Energy Program which received funds from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) to install and promote renewable energy and jobs. There have been over 71 public schools in Utah able to participate in this program. Mr Berente is looking forward to integrating the solar panels into his alternative fuels IB unit entitled: “Does bigfoot have a smaller footprint than I?”.