When the Decorah Middle School’s Climate Change Action group heard that a new school could soon be built in their district, they researched climate-friendly school building design. What they found was an inspiring example: Forest Edge Elementary School – Wisconsin’s first net-zero school.

Oregon School District’s 126,000 square foot Forest Edge Elementary School in Dane County is the first net zero energy school built in Wisconsin. The school is energy efficient, all-electric with geothermal heating and cooling and battery storage, and generates all its energy needs on site from renewable energy. The 646 kW DC rooftop solar system will save $82,000 annually in energy costs.

Hear from Andy Weiland, Business Manager for the Oregon School District about why going with a net zero design made sense for their community. Join us for an hour-long webinar at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 17th. Register by Monday, December 16th to receive the link.

This event is a partnership between the Winneshiek Energy District and the Decorah Middle School Climate Change Action Group.