subject: All you wanted to know about the National Solar Schools Program [print this page] The National Solar Schools Program (NSSP) is an initiative by the Australian Government to help Australian schools take practical action to tackle climate change. Under the NSSP, the government is offering grants of up to $50,000 (GST exclusive) to schools for installing solar and other renewable power systems. The products that are eligible under the solar school program are solar hot water systems, rainwater tanks, solar power systems, small wind turbines, insulation, energy efficient lighting, and ceiling fans.
The prime objective of the National Solar Schools Program is to help schools improve their energy efficiency and reduce their energy consumption by generating their own electricity from renewable sources. While the NSSP enables the schools to enjoy reduced electricity and water bills, the community and nation as a whole will be able to reduce carbon emissions and conserve energy successfully for a green and healthy future.
By virtue of promoting the use of clean energy technologies and products, the solar schools program is also supporting the growth of the renewable energy industry in Australia.
The National Solar Schools Program has announced new assessment criteria, which ensures that schools that achieve the most greenhouse gas reductions and take into consideration a professional energy audit will be given priority.
In order to help the interested schools in Australia apply for and take advantage of the National Solar Schools Program grant, Carbonetix - a renowned company dedicated towards energy conservation and energy efficiency - has come up with the best solutions for schools to reduce their energy and water consumption to enjoy the National Solar Schools Grant.
Carbonetix has been working with schools since 2002 and has undertaken energy audits of over 200 Victorian schools and over 40 audits for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD). It has a team of tertiary qualified engineers whose expertise is in saving energy in schools and is therefore able to guide and assist schools on sustainable products and practices.
Carbonetix offer complete solutions for Solar Schools Program requirements. As well as helping the schools meet their reporting criterion and filling out the funding submission paperwork, it offers Solar SETS, a real time energy monitoring device for recording energy use and solar generation. The company also provides solar lesson plans to help school staff and authorities teach energy conservation and energy efficiency to children in a simple and easy manner.
For complete details about how Carbonetix can help you and your school get the NSSP grant, visit .solarsets.com.au.
All you wanted to know about the National Solar Schools Program
