Highlights
What is the GreenPower Program?
Renewable energy, sometimes referred to as “green power” is power generated from renewable resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass sources. The mission of the DRI Research Foundation's GreenPower program is to support and promote the use and development of "green" sources of energy in Nevada, specifically by educating Nevada's K-12 population.
Since its inception in 2000, GreenPower has been a partnership among the Desert Research Institute, volunteer GreenPower Committee members, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Nevada Power Company, and their customers. Funded by the generosity of customers voluntarily adding a few dollars to their monthly electrical bill, 100% of the tax deductible donations go towards renewable energy education in the state of Nevada.
The GreenPower program works with Nevada's K-12 educators to implement energy conservation concepts and practices into the classroom and provides curriculum, books, and hands-on teaching tools to help students learn about and use green power. The GreenPower program also installs permanent solar panels and wind turbines at select schools sites which are then hooked up to monitoring systems to help students learn how renewable energy is generated.
Where are the current GreenPower Locations?
There are currently seventeen GreenPower schools operating throughout the state of Nevada. The GreenPower program is currently working towards creating a new school in 2008, which will be in Clark County.
How can I help?
GreenPower is funded by the generosity of people like you, whose continued dedication and commitment to renewable energy will ensure its continued success. For just a few extra dollars on your monthly power bill, you can help students learn about renewable energy. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
For further information about the GreenPower program, refer to our FAQs, contact Fayth Ross , or call (775) 673-7412.