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May 03 2010

Colorado school offers degree in eco-tech

Published by Heather Clancy under green tech, local government, renewable energy

Shortly after Independence Day 2010, Education Corp. of America will open its first in a series of what the company hopes will become a series of campuses focused on offering degrees in renewable energy technology and sustainable design principles. The first Ecotech Institute will be established in Denver, a location chosen because of the state’s plentiful [...]

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Apr 22 2010

Reading, writing and energy efficiency

Published by Heather Clancy under energy, green tech, local government, state government

After contemplating various school energy efficiency initiatives — made possible through technology — I’m becoming more and more convinced some ongoing budget woes could be addressed through heightened attention not just to electricity consumption but to the potential for renewable energy sources. Why waste money on power when you could save a teaching position? Let’s take [...]

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