September 21, 2007—Progress Energy Florida recently announced a new program that will continue to expand the company’s use of renewable energy sources.
The new program, called SolarWise for Schools, advances the use of renewable energy through the installation of solar energy systems, also known as photovoltaic (PV) systems, at schools throughout the Progress Energy Florida’s 35-county service territory.
Progress Energy has already partnered with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Solar Energy Center to install PV systems at 11 schools throughout the company’s service area as part of the SunSmart Schools program. The new SolarWise for Schools program will significantly accelerate the rate at which new PV systems can be installed at schools, which receive the benefit of the solar power that is generated on-site.
As an added benefit, says the company, the new SolarWise for Schools program supports solar-energy education initiatives for students, and provides students and teachers with a valuable and interactive teaching tool.
To contribute to the SolarWise fund, customers must participate in EnergyWise. For information on either program, visit the Progress Energy Web site.
