BERKELEY, CA--(Marketwire - January 7, 2008) - Head-Royce School, an independent, coeducational, college preparatory K-12 day school in Oakland, today announced the completion of a 412-panel solar electric system that will offset more than 35 percent of the school's current electricity usage. The system, installed by Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., will be officially unveiled and activated during a community event held at Head-Royce on Thursday, January 10, 2007 at 11:25 a.m. PST.
"Today, environmental issues are among the most serious facing our nation, and taking positive steps to make Head-Royce a model green school is simply the right thing to do," said Paul Chapman, head of school at Head-Royce. "We want to help our students understand the challenges we face in environmental sustainability, and going solar is one of the most important components in this effort. We are proud to have U.C. Berkeley Professor Dan Kammen and Borrego Solar as part of this initiative."
The solar panels are the latest initiative put in place by Head-Royce's "Green Council," a group founded in 2006 designed to help its 800 students -- as well as faculty, parents and the community at large -- be more environmentally conscious. Other initiatives implemented at Head-Royce include expanded recycling and composting, a school vegetable garden and integrating "green" thinking into the curriculum. As a testament to the Green Council, Head-Royce is only the third school in Alameda County to be certified as a green business.
"Environmental responsibility goes hand-in-hand with education, and Borrego Solar is proud to be a part of Head-Royce's commitment to its students, faculty and the surrounding community," said Mike Hall, president of Borrego Solar. "It is becoming easier and more advantageous for schools to pursue alternative energy options and promote 'going green.' As energy costs continue to rise we anticipate that many more schools will take this bold step."
Event Details:
What: Head-Royce School unveiling of new solar energy installation
Who: Dr. Dan Kammen, professor at U.C. Berkeley (keynote address)
Paul Chapman, head of school at Head-Royce
Head-Royce student and faculty speakers
Where: Head-Royce School, 4315 Lincoln Ave., Oakland
When: Thursday, January 10, 2008 from 11:25 a.m.-12:10 p.m. PST
Media interested in attending the event -- or speaking with Dr. Kammen, a Borrego Solar executive or Head-Royce faculty or students prior to the event -- can contact Schwartz Communications at (415) 512-0770 or borregosolar@schwartz-pr.com.
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