Alternative Energy In Romeo Schools Introduction to Alternative Energy Romeo School Board Proposal May 02, 2011 Prepared By: Craig Bryant and Evva Dossin

Alternative Energy In Romeo Schools Why an Alternative Energy Program in Romeo Schools? Currently, there is not an Alternative Energy program or class offered at Romeo. There are many trends showing people are interested and increasingly following through on alternative means of energy production as well as conservation. In the area of Career and Technical Education, focus on student learning of relevant curriculum, proper instruction, and assessment is vital. Alternative Energy is an extremely relevant topic, with fossil fuels existing in limited reserves, environmental concerns, and economic factors all on the forefront of the news, students need to have the opportunity to learn and understand about this growing field.

Alternative Energy In Romeo Schools Michigan Green Jobs Report Prepared by: MI Dept. of Energy, Labor, & Economic Growth, Bureau of Labor Market Info & Strategic Initiatives, May 2009 What is a “Green Job”? A job that involves supporting or generating a company’s green-related product or service. Michigan's green economy is defined as being compromised of industries that provide products or service in five areas: 1.Clean transportation and fuels; 2.Increased energy efficiency; 3.Pollution prevention or environmental cleanup; 4.Renewable energy production; and 5.Agriculture and natural resource conservation. …

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Alternative Energy In Romeo Schools Proposed Alternative Energy 12 Segments Curriculum 1. Introduction to Energy 2. Home and School Energy Assessment 3.Solar 4. Solar Hot Water 5. Wind 6. Geothermal 7. Biomass 8. Vehicle Alternative Energy and Biofuels 9. Micro-Hydro Power 10.Sustainable Building – Green Building and Design Residential/ Commercial 11.Nuclear Power 12. Energy Policy The CTE class can be taken as an elective, Visual, Performing & Applied Art (VPAA), or senior math-related credit.)

Alternative Energy In Romeo Schools Proposed Alternative Energy Budget Request $0.00 $19,000 Grant awarded from the Square One Education Network on April 12, 2011 to cover costs of materials and equipment to start Alternative Energy Program at Romeo. $122,876 Already granted and being put to use for Alternative Energy Equipment for Romeo Community Schools. (This number does not include classroom materials/ labs gathered from workshops and training classes.)

Alternative Energy In Romeo Schools Square One Education Network Grant Outline If for any reason we would be unable to fulfill the proposal due to the class not running, teacher lay-offs, or any other conflicting reason, the remaining funds must be immediately returned.

Alternative Energy In Romeo Schools What Has Been Accomplished So Far… 20kW Solar Photovoltaic Array Rooftop System Grant: $116,500 Free Teacher Training Opportunities Four panel classroom array donation: $5100 Positive Exposure for Romeo Schools Classroom Supply Mini- grants Classroom Field Trip Grant: $500