PUC Hosts Central Dauphin High School's Green Power Club

To establish a dialogue on alternative energy solutions on the grassroots level with energy leaders of tomorrow, the Public Utility Commission this week hosted the Central Dauphin High School Green Power Club.

 

"These young people have taken the initiative to develop an innovative idea for the use of alternative energy," said Commissioner Wayne E. Gardner. "Pennsylvania is a leader in alternative energy development. With that, it's important that we encourage that development at all levels. These students are impressive with their proposals. It's only natural that we provide them with access to the people and resources that can make their idea a reality."

 

The CD Green Power Club is developing a portable generator powered by alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power that is designed to provide electricity possibly to a scoreboard for some of the district's athletic fields. PUC Chairman James H. Cawley and Commissioner Kim Pizzingrilli also talked with the students about alternative energy and their project.

 

The students, who brought a prototype of the student designed portable generator, also spoke with representatives from Conergy, global solar experts, and Gamesa, a leading wind-technology corporation. The students shared their ideas and goals for alternative energy uses within their school and received advice on their ideas and recommendations on funding sources from the industry experts.