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August 5, 2010 in Idaho, Region
$2.75 million will go to Idaho school solar projects
BOISE — Idaho’s energy czar is getting ready to divvy up about $2.75 million in federal stimulus money for state schools.
The Office of Energy Resources is now taking grant proposals from districts for the Idaho Solar Panels for Schools program.
The money will go to installing large solar electric net-metered equipment at schools.
Each project is expected to be up to 100 KW in size and will generate electricity and revenue to cut districts’ energy bills.
The program is also meant to teach students about alternative energy.
Every district across Idaho can submit one proposal. The deadline for submitting such proposals Nov. 12.
Gov. Butch Otter said in a statement that he’s anxious to see this federal money spent to put solar installations into Idaho schools — and expand the state’s alternative energy sources.
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PhiltheBibliophil on August 05 at 10:12 a.m.
Its about time we did something for our own country!
misjustice on August 05 at 10:28 a.m.
Ideeho has an energy czar? I’m surprised!
I’m even more surprised that a state whose legislature and federal representatives were vocally opposed to stimulus proposals/programs are now lining up at the trough to feed…
I agree with Phil; it’s past time for us to invest in our own infrastructures and our future!
oneanddone on August 05 at 10:48 a.m.
Let’s see: $2.5M divided by 120 school districts leaves a little over $20k per district. Think they can build a 100kW generator on that? Oh wait, not every district will get the grant - but WILL sue the state for its right to their share. Lawyers here, lawyers there. Better just to give it to Hart so he can pay his taxes.
MrNatural on August 05 at 10:56 a.m.
Yeah Right…I would like to see a final assessment and accountability on the progress of this seemingly dubious venture in the freedom uber alles state. Otherwise all the best toward incorporating alternative energy…