Fifty schools receive PV systems

Fifty schools throughout the state of New York will receive photovoltaic panels, thanks to a grant through the

Energy Smart Schools Program of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The PV arrays, each with a peak capacity of 2 kW, will be accompanied by curricular materials to help teachers explain the new arrays and solar energy. NYSERDA will provide $18,000 to each installation and AMERESCO, an energy services company, will offer $500. The remaining $1,500 per installation will be borne by individual school districts.