Vermont's First Net-Zero Energy Building

[ccharles000]

A small high school in Windham County is working to promote energy efficiency. And it's a first of its kind project in Vermont.

The Putney School is a prep boarding school, serving grades 9 thru 12. The school is currently in the process of putting the finishing touches on a brand new field house that will be Vermont's first net-zero energy building.

"The operational cost of the building from an energy perspective is zero," said Putney School CFO Randy Smith.

Net-zero energy buildings are those that produce as much energy as they consume on an annual basis. The energy produced usually comes from on-site renewable energy sources. In this case, 16 solar arrays will provide the energy.

http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=11293446

[polichick]

1. I watched the video - very cool school! k&r

[rwheeler31]

2. This is terrific, get the word out.