Delnorte School was recently awarded an A+ for Energy Grant for their project 'Sunrise Gardens: Solar Heat for Green Growth'!

The A+ for Energy grant program by Inside Education is now in its 18th year and provides teachers across Alberta with funding and support to start an energy education project in their school.

Delnorte received the maximum amount of $5,000 to help bring their energy education project to life. Congratulations!!

SUNRISE GARDENS: SOLAR HEAT FOR GREEN GROWTH
Sunrise Gardens: Solar Heat for Green Growth aims to revolutionize our greenhouse operation by harnessing sunlight to power a sustainable heating system. Placing solar panels on our nearby garden shed and solar-powered heaters in the greenhouse will allow us to transform solar power into thermal energy. The generated thermal energy will heat our greenhouse and extend our growing season into the fall and spring months.

Our project will allow students to explore renewable energy sources and foster environmental stewardship in our school community. Students will also focus on energy management innovation as we plan to use smart technologies to optimize heating efficiency. Sensors, timers, and automated control systems can be used for immediate response to environmental conditions to optimize growing conditions while minimizing energy wastage.

By harnessing the power of the sun, this initiative paves the way for a greener future in agriculture while addressing the pressing challenges of energy consumption and climate change.