Solar/Wind

New Myrnam School

Students at New Myrnam School are installing solar panels on their school buildings to provide onsite renewable energy and power savings.

New Myrnam School

Students at New Myrnam School are installing solar panels on their school buildings to provide onsite renewable energy and power savings.

The Problem

Students in grades 7-9 at New Myrnam School have been taking on climate action projects for years. Last year, the students conducted an energy audit that showed that there were a lot of energy efficiency issues with their school buildings. This meant they were spending more money and creating more emissions than necessary throughout their campus.

The Solution

In partnership with their local municipality, students worked to install better HVAC controls and a large solar array on their campus. These installations have helped their school to address energy efficiency and create an onsite source of renewable energy for their school to use throughout the year, helping their school save money and lower emissions.

Lessons Learned

New Myrnam in the News

CTV News Article

Read how the students are incorporating net-zero practices in more ways than one at their school.

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Solar Power & Renewable Energy Resource Guide

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