Belen Schools secures funding for solar power

June 11, 2010

Belen Consolidated Schools has secured stimulus money to install solar technology at one of its schools, according to the Office of Governor Bill Richardson.

The district will get approximately $300,000 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for a 50-kilowatt, nearly 20,000-square-foot photovoltaic solar power system.

Late last year, the district submitted an application to construct the system at Belen High School, not only to save on energy costs but also to provide students at the Career Academy a chance to learn about solar technology.

The district has been developing solar technology curriculum.

Only 15 districts across the state were awarded the funding, after a competitive application process.

Los Lunas Schools was also awarded funding for a similar solar project.

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