CLEBURNE, Texas--(Business Wire)--
Cleburne ISD has been selected to be the first participant in the
TXU Energy Solar Academy(SM) education program. This educational
initiative provides selected school districts across Texas with the
latest solar technology and energy lessons for the classroom.
TXU Energy is sponsoring the TXU Energy Solar Academy program
through a partnership with the National Energy Education Development
(NEED) Project's nationally recognized solar energy education program.
Cleburne ISD is the first of approximately 40 school districts to
receive the program, which includes teacher training, an onsite solar
array, and classroom educational materials.
"This program will help our students be environmentally
responsible, motivated, and technology-adept lifelong learners,"
Cleburne ISD Superintendent Robert Damron said. "TXU Energy's gift
will give our students the opportunity to use emerging solar
technology and learn about energy innovations through hands-on
experience."
More than 36,000 students across Texas will be taught about
renewable energy through science, geography and math. Participating
school districts will receive a free 1-kW solar array that is
Web-based to show real-time data on how much electricity is being
generated. They will also receive project materials and energy-based
lesson plans. Approximately 400 teachers throughout Texas will
participate in a NEED workshop where they will receive interactive
teaching tools and grade-specific lessons from kindergarten to high
school.
The solar arrays have a 20-year life and will be accessible
through the TXU Energy Web site. The Web site will enable students,
teachers and parents to view real-time data on how much power is being
generated and the resulting environmental benefit.
"We have a strong commitment to helping consumers of all ages
understand the energy choices that are available to them," Jim Burke,
CEO of TXU Energy said. "This unique program is all a part of our
mission to serve our customers and the local community."
For more information on the TXU Energy Solar Academy program,
visit www.txu.com/solaracademy.
Note to Media: Media event will take place at 11:00 am at Cleburne
High School (1501 Harlin Drive, Cleburne, Texas 76033)
About TXU Energy
TXU Energy is a market-leading competitive retailer that provides
electricity and related services to more than 2.1 million electricity
customers in Texas. TXU Energy offers a variety of innovative products
and solutions, allowing both its residential and business customers to
choose options that best meet their needs, including 24/7 customer
service, competitively priced electricity service plans, innovative
energy efficiency options, renewable energy programs and other
electricity-related products and services. Visit www.txuenergy.com for
more information about TXU Energy.
TXU Energy
Media Relations:
Sophia Stoller, 214-549-4518
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