Green+Initiative

Edmodo
**Room:** 305

Description:

 * The Pinnacle Charter School has become a frontrunner in the concept of “going green.” Not only has the Pinnacle become an official “green school,” but teachers are educating students on renewable energy technologies and processes. With the donation of a professional grade weather station by the Governors Energy Office and the installation of an 880 kW solar panel system, the Pinnacle is “walking the talk” in going green. Using enhanced computer technology real-time weather information is streamlined throughout the school providing students with the most up-to-date instruction. Students are able to calculate solar energy into electrical power, as well as determine UV indices, wind turbine generation, temperature conversions and precipitation amounts, thereby emphasizing STEM education.**

**Presenters:** 2011 Middle School Science Teacher of the year by the Colorado Association of Science Teachers (CAST), Michele King is a former Scientist turned Educator. Using real-world applications in renewable energy, Ms. King plans to integrate science and technology into the learning process at Pinnacle Charter School. As the school’s “Green Initiative Coordinator” she promotes the concept of a Green School and emphasizes K-12 learning in alternative/renewable energy technologies that will lead to successful STEM educations.
 * Michele King, Science Program Coordinator, Pinnacle Charter School**

Nick's in depth knowledge of solar products, policy, & financing offers the ability to create elegant solutions to meet the needs of diverse business, non- profit, and municipal energy investment goals. Building on his service to commercial clients in New York and Colorado from as far back as 1989, he joined the solar industry in 2008 to combine his solutions based background with his passion for solar and energy efficiency. Nick has orchestrated over 60 solar installations with a track record of high client and team loyalty and respect. His hands-on style builds rapport from the board room to the engine room. With Bella Energy, he is pursuing solar electric projects across the US while working on NABCEP Certification.
 * Nick Perugini, National Commercial Solar Advisor, Bella Energy**

In 2008 Alex founded the Atmosphere Conservancy (TAC) in Fort Collins, with the goal of introducing the social, environmental and economic benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy to low income people, schools and nonprofit organizations. Some of the recent projects undertaken by TAC include developing a 1.6 MBTU solar thermal array on the Maple Terrace apartments in Loveland, a 56 KW photovoltaic array on the Dove Valley affordable senior housing project in Milliken, and a 50 kW array for the Denver Rescue Mission. TAC is currently working with the Pinnacle Charter School in Federal Heights to develop an 880 kW array that will provide 70% of the schools electricity and save millions of dollars in energy costs over the life of the system.
 * Alex Blackmer, Executive Director, The Atmosphere Conservancy**