NCCS Receives $126K Grant for Stevens Solar Installation
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that the Clean Energy Investment Committee has approved a grant of $126,000 to New Canaan Country School (NCCS) to help defray approximately half the cost of installing a 27.6-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop of the school’s Stevens Upper School Building. When installed, the solar PV system is expected to generate about 5.6% of the school’s total electrical needs
The Stevens Upper School Building, which houses academic classrooms for grades seven through nine, is undergoing a major renovation and expansion that will be completed in September of 2007. Through the use of designs and systems that emphasize energy and water efficiency as well as materials conservation, this LEED-registered project will both support and teach the principles of sustainability.
The Stevens Upper School Building, which houses academic classrooms for grades seven through nine, is undergoing a major renovation and expansion that will be completed in September of 2007. Through the use of designs and systems that emphasize energy and water efficiency as well as materials conservation, this LEED-registered project will both support and teach the principles of sustainability.
“NCCS is gratified that our efforts in sustainable building practices have been recognized by thisgrant,” said Tim Bazemore, New Canaan Country School headmaster. “Creating a learning environment that supports both teaching and the practical application of sustainability is at the core of the school’s mission."
With the installation of a CCEF-supported solar PV system on its rooftop, the building – which includes features like high efficiency windows, countertops made from recycled bottles and solar electric panels for corridor lighting – will become even more sustainable. Lise Dondy, president of CCEF, stated, “This installation is an excellent example of incorporating solar PV into a high performance school building. In addition to providing power during the peak demand periods in our congested Southwest Connecticut zone, the facility will help teach hundreds of young people about renewable energy technology and sustainability.”
About the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF)
CCEF was created by the Connecticut General Assembly and is administered by Connecticut Innovations, a quasi-public organization. CCEF promotes the development and commercialization of clean energy technologies; the creation of clean energy supply; and the demand for electricity from clean, renewable sources in Connecticut in order to strengthen Connecticut’s economy, protect community health, improve the environment, and promote a secure energy supply for the state. CCEF’s funding comes from a surcharge on electric ratepayers’ utility bills. For more information on CCEF, please visit www.ctcleanenergy.com.
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and are afforded all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs.
