| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 40.95 |
| Liaison | Kathleen Moore |
| Submission Date | Aug. 22, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
East Tennessee State University
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Kathleen
Moore Sustainability Director Sustainability |
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
East Tennessee State University and the Washington County Department of Education have established a ground-breaking educational experience for students and faculty at David Crockett High School. This project, funded the the Department of Education and titled Gear Up, assists
students in the acquisition of cutting-edge technology, knowledge, skills and increased awareness of the growing career and educational opportunities in the
green economy. Both DCHS and ETSU students, graduate students and faculty joined together in planning, installing, operating and maintaining alternative energy
systems including both active solar and wind generation.
These alternative energy systems are used to power an organic greenhouse,outdoor classroom, weather station, solar powered outdoor station to monitor wildlife, and a solar-powered FM radio station. The program allows students to gain experience in alternative energy, while generating power for entrepreneurial farming opportunities in the greenhouse and on the schools organic farm.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
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