Eiseman Associates : Local Organization to Install Solar Panels on Chicago Public Schools

Local Organization to Install Solar Panels on Chicago Public Schools

April 2009

WHAT:
Climate Cycle, a non-profit organization dedicated to installing solar systems in Chicago-area public schools, will celebrate the completion of its first two solar panel installations at Perspectives/IIT Math and Science Academy and Talcott Elementary School. Working in partnership with CPS, the Motorola Foundation, and I.B.E.W Local #134, the organization is integrating energy awareness directly into a school’s existing curriculum – giving students and teachers an opportunity to monitor and observe the short- and long-term benefits of solar technology in their schools.

Perspectives Principal Mary Cummane will join students, teachers, CPS Sustainability Program Manager Suzanne Carlson, Motorola Foundation Executive Director Eileen Sweeney, Union President Tom Foley and Climate Cycle Founder Joey Feinstein to ‘switch on’ the new panels - and talk about the program’s short- and long-term goals.

WHERE:
Perspectives/IIT Math and Science Academy
3663 S. Wabash St., Chicago, IL

WHEN:
April 14th 10:00 a.m.

PHOTO OPS:
- Students riding a bike machine that powers a light
- Students in science lab using computer to monitor solar energy savings
- Interview opportunities with students, teachers, CPS reps

WHY:
Climate Cycle is the first organization empowering the public to directly support solar on schools through its inaugural bikeathon at Grant Park on May 9th which raises money for additional solar schools. The non-profit organization is dedicated to reducing global warming and empowering youth to become leaders in an emerging green economy. Working in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, Climate Cycle will help foster proactive climate partnerships among local schools, government and green businesses. To learn more visit http://www.climatecycle.org/.

CONTACT:
Beth Hurtubise, Eiseman Associates – (w) 312.920.9802 (c) 847.609.0222 beth@eisepr.com