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Wind Energy for Schools

The dedication of the 900-kW Americas Wind Energy wind turbine installed in Wray, Colorado by the Wray School District RD-2. February 2008.

The dedication of the 900-kW Americas Wind Energy wind turbine installed in Wray, Colorado by the Wray School District RD-2. February 2008.

Wind Powering America sponsors the Wind for Schools project to raise awareness in rural America about the benefits of wind energy while simultaneously developing a wind energy knowledge base in future leaders of our communities, states, and nation. Here you will find information about the Wind for Schools project, where school wind projects are located across the United States, where you can find higher education or continuing education wind programs, teaching materials, and informational resources.

Wind for Schools

Wind Powering America's Wind for Schools project approach is to install small wind turbines at rural schools. Read more about the project and how to get involved.

School Wind Project Locations

View a map of the United States showing which states have installed school wind projects and which states have school wind projects planned or under development. The page also lists the locations of the projects within the states.

Wind Energy Educational Programs

Find higher education or continuing education programs for wind energy.

Wind Energy Teaching Materials

Provides links to curricula, tutorials, and teaching materials for both younger and older students.

Resources and Tools

Lists publications, news, and Web sites with information about wind and schools.

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