Urbana High School honored for solar energy advocacy

Danny Connolly
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URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Green Schools Project is recognizing Urbana High School for an initiative advocating for solar energy.

The high school has been named an honoree on the Path to Net Zero Energy for its work on sustainability over the course of the school year.

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The UHS Engineering Club tracked the consumption of its engineering lab. Then they researched and audited different solar panels before choosing to buy a portable solar panel kit with an Illinois Green School grant.

Officials said students have displayed their solar panels at community outreach events to help demonstrate and promote green energy.

Last year, 39 schools across the state were recognized by Illinois Green Schools Project for their sustainability projects.

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