The December issue of Vermont Business Magazine featured ReKnew’s commercial work in the article “The Stafford Solar Experience.” Pick up a copy or read the article below.
Vermont Business Magazine
Dec. 14, 2009
Stafford Technical Center is as successful as it is today largely in part to the strong relationships it has cultivated with area businesses and the local community. Through the Cooperative Education Program, Students at the Stafford Technical Center receive hands-on, on-site job experience that will prepare them to be vital and contributing members of the community.
Trust, responsibility, fun, freedom and professional relationships are the five ingredients that make up the Stafford Experience. Students are given the opportunity to earn college credit while they are in high school, in addition to the chance to complete an industry certification or license that can be immediately relevant to employment opportunities following completion of Stafford program. Fun is also key in the Stafford Experience. Many students will point out that the freedom they have to pursue their own projects, find their own success and work within the community on site is what makes Stafford so fun and enjoyable.
A great example is the project that is currently underway on Route 7. The town of Rutland is working towards completing one of the largest solar project in the state. CVPS, ReKnew Energy Systems Inc. and CV Solar and Wind are overseeing the construction project with the assistance of students from Stafford Technical Center. This unique and community orientated project highlights the Stafford Experience while at the same time bringing the community the benefit of solar energy.
Educational emphasis has been put on every aspect of this project by CVPS and Stafford. Several parts of the project were planned by the Stafford students, from the landscape design to the signage and shed that will be on site. Stafford’s Landscaping and Forestry students removed trees and redesigned the surrounding area for the project. Stafford’s Electrical and Plumbing students are constructing and installing the solar panels. Architecture students designed the shed that will serve as the educational headquarters for the site after the completion of the project. The collaboration between the students and the community has been mutually beneficial for all involved. The students have received a unique learning opportunity, and the town of Rutland has been provided with a cutting edge solar site.
The site is aimed at being the top educational site in the state for renewable energy. The solar project will provide an example of what a solar energy collector can look like, how it can benefit a community, and how it can be constructed. The clear visibility from the road will help to educate and create awareness to passersby that solar energy is a clean and renewable source that can also be aesthetically pleasing. These features were designed by Students during their landscape and architectural planning. In order for the project to get underway a large section of trees had to be removed. The Stafford Forestry students tackled this challenge and also developed a plan to replace the trees that were lost elsewhere on site. The students learned by looking through the soil after the trees were removed that the area used to be farmland. Old tools and pieces of scrap metal were found in the soil and provided the Stafford students with an archaeological learning opportunity.
Stafford’s architecture students worked on the project from the classroom. They worked together to plan and design the shed that will be on site and will serve as the educational headquarters for the project. Given just the basics of what purpose the shed would need to serve, they let their own creativity and knowledge of architectural detail do the rest. Through planning and teamwork a plan for a shed that closely resembles a sugarhouse was born.
Everything from the dimensions of the building to the window placement was strategically planned by the students. The shed will blend into the landscape of the site and be the headquarters for measuring and maintaining the panels. The energy produced will be measured at the shed and the basics of solar energy and how it works will be presented in an educational manner from the building.
Once completed, the project will include about 256 solar panels organized onto 33 post-mounted arrays. Walkways will be constructed to allow school groups, community members, and passersby to embark on an educational tour of a fully functioning solar site. One that CVPS, ReKnew Energy, CV Solar and Wind, the Stafford students and the community as a whole can be very proud of.
Vermont Business Magazine
Dec. 14, 2009
Stafford Technical Center is as successful as it is today largely in
part to the strong
relationships it has cultivated with area businesses and the local
community. Through the Cooperative Education Program, Students at the
Stafford Technical Center receive hands-on, on-site job experience
that will prepare them
to be vital and contributing members of the community.
Trust,
responsibility, fun, freedom and professional relationships are the five
ingredients that make up the Stafford Experience. Students are given the
opportunity to earn college credit while they are in high school, in addition
to the chance to complete an industry certification or license that can be
immediately relevant to employment opportunities following completion
of Stafford program. Fun is also key in the Stafford Experience. Many
students will point out
that the freedom they have to pursue their own projects, find their own success
and work within the community on site is what makes Stafford so fun and
enjoyable.
A
great example is the project that is currently underway on Route 7. The
town of Rutland is working towards completing one of the largest solar project
in the state. CVPS, ReKnew Energy Systems Inc. and CV Solar and Wind are
overseeing the construction project with the assistance of students
from Stafford Technical Center. This unique and community orientated
project highlights
the Stafford Experience while at the same time bringing the community the
benefit of solar energy.
Educational
emphasis has been put on every aspect of this project by CVPS and
Stafford. Several parts of the project were planned by the Stafford
students, from the
landscape design to the signage and shed that will be on site.
Stafford’s Landscaping and Forestry students removed trees and
redesigned the
surrounding area for the project. Stafford’s Electrical and
Plumbing students are constructing and installing the solar panels.
Architecture students designed the shed that will serve as the educational
headquarters for the site after the completion of the project. The
collaboration between the students and the community has been mutually
beneficial for all involved. The students have received a unique learning
opportunity, and the town of Rutland has been provided with a cutting edge
solar site.
The
site is aimed at being the top educational site in the state for renewable
energy. The solar project will provide an example of what a solar energy
collector can look like, how it can benefit a community, and how it can be
constructed. The clear visibility from the road will help to educate and create
awareness to passersby that solar energy is a clean and renewable source that
can also be aesthetically pleasing. These features were designed by Students
during their landscape and architectural planning. In order for the project
to get underway a large section of trees had to be removed. The Stafford
Forestry students tackled this challenge and also developed a plan to replace
the trees that were lost elsewhere on site. The students learned by looking
through the soil after the trees were removed that the area used to be
farmland. Old tools and pieces of scrap metal were found in the soil and
provided the Stafford students with an archaeological learning opportunity.
Stafford’s
architecture students worked on the project from the classroom. They
worked together to plan and design the shed that will be on site and will serve
as the educational headquarters for the project. Given just the basics of
what purpose the shed would need to serve, they let their own creativity and
knowledge of architectural detail do the rest. Through planning and
teamwork a plan for a shed that closely resembles a sugarhouse was born.
Everything from the dimensions of the building to the window placement was
strategically planned by the students. The shed will blend into the
landscape of the site and be the headquarters for measuring and maintaining the
panels. The energy produced will be measured at the shed and the basics of
solar energy and how it works will be presented in an educational manner from
the building.
Once completed, the project will include about 256 solar panels organized onto
33 post-mounted arrays. Walkways will be constructed to allow school groups,
community members, and passersby to embark on an educational tour of a fully
functioning solar site. One that CVPS, ReKnew Energy, CV Solar and Wind,
the Stafford students and the community as a whole can be very proud of.
ReKnew Featured in Vermont Business Magazine
The December issue of Vermont Business Magazine featured ReKnew’s commercial work in the article “The Stafford Solar Experience.” Pick up a copy or read the article below.
Vermont Business Magazine
Dec. 14, 2009
Stafford Technical Center is as successful as it is today largely in part to the strong relationships it has cultivated with area businesses and the local community. Through the Cooperative Education Program, Students at the Stafford Technical Center receive hands-on, on-site job experience that will prepare them to be vital and contributing members of the community.
Trust, responsibility, fun, freedom and professional relationships are the five ingredients that make up the Stafford Experience. Students are given the opportunity to earn college credit while they are in high school, in addition to the chance to complete an industry certification or license that can be immediately relevant to employment opportunities following completion of Stafford program. Fun is also key in the Stafford Experience. Many students will point out that the freedom they have to pursue their own projects, find their own success and work within the community on site is what makes Stafford so fun and enjoyable.
A great example is the project that is currently underway on Route 7. The town of Rutland is working towards completing one of the largest solar project in the state. CVPS, ReKnew Energy Systems Inc. and CV Solar and Wind are overseeing the construction project with the assistance of students from Stafford Technical Center. This unique and community orientated project highlights the Stafford Experience while at the same time bringing the community the benefit of solar energy.
Educational emphasis has been put on every aspect of this project by CVPS and Stafford. Several parts of the project were planned by the Stafford students, from the landscape design to the signage and shed that will be on site. Stafford’s Landscaping and Forestry students removed trees and redesigned the surrounding area for the project. Stafford’s Electrical and Plumbing students are constructing and installing the solar panels. Architecture students designed the shed that will serve as the educational headquarters for the site after the completion of the project. The collaboration between the students and the community has been mutually beneficial for all involved. The students have received a unique learning opportunity, and the town of Rutland has been provided with a cutting edge solar site.
The site is aimed at being the top educational site in the state for renewable energy. The solar project will provide an example of what a solar energy collector can look like, how it can benefit a community, and how it can be constructed. The clear visibility from the road will help to educate and create awareness to passersby that solar energy is a clean and renewable source that can also be aesthetically pleasing. These features were designed by Students during their landscape and architectural planning. In order for the project to get underway a large section of trees had to be removed. The Stafford Forestry students tackled this challenge and also developed a plan to replace the trees that were lost elsewhere on site. The students learned by looking through the soil after the trees were removed that the area used to be farmland. Old tools and pieces of scrap metal were found in the soil and provided the Stafford students with an archaeological learning opportunity.
Stafford’s architecture students worked on the project from the classroom. They worked together to plan and design the shed that will be on site and will serve as the educational headquarters for the project. Given just the basics of what purpose the shed would need to serve, they let their own creativity and knowledge of architectural detail do the rest. Through planning and teamwork a plan for a shed that closely resembles a sugarhouse was born.
Everything from the dimensions of the building to the window placement was strategically planned by the students. The shed will blend into the landscape of the site and be the headquarters for measuring and maintaining the panels. The energy produced will be measured at the shed and the basics of solar energy and how it works will be presented in an educational manner from the building.
Once completed, the project will include about 256 solar panels organized onto 33 post-mounted arrays. Walkways will be constructed to allow school groups, community members, and passersby to embark on an educational tour of a fully functioning solar site. One that CVPS, ReKnew Energy, CV Solar and Wind, the Stafford students and the community as a whole can be very proud of.
Dec. 14, 2009
Stafford Technical Center is as successful as it is today largely in
part to the strong
relationships it has cultivated with area businesses and the local
community. Through the Cooperative Education Program, Students at the
Stafford Technical Center receive hands-on, on-site job experience
that will prepare them
to be vital and contributing members of the community.
Trust,
responsibility, fun, freedom and professional relationships are the five
ingredients that make up the Stafford Experience. Students are given the
opportunity to earn college credit while they are in high school, in addition
to the chance to complete an industry certification or license that can be
immediately relevant to employment opportunities following completion
of Stafford program. Fun is also key in the Stafford Experience. Many
students will point out
that the freedom they have to pursue their own projects, find their own success
and work within the community on site is what makes Stafford so fun and
enjoyable.
A
great example is the project that is currently underway on Route 7. The
town of Rutland is working towards completing one of the largest solar project
in the state. CVPS, ReKnew Energy Systems Inc. and CV Solar and Wind are
overseeing the construction project with the assistance of students
from Stafford Technical Center. This unique and community orientated
project highlights
the Stafford Experience while at the same time bringing the community the
benefit of solar energy.
Educational
emphasis has been put on every aspect of this project by CVPS and
Stafford. Several parts of the project were planned by the Stafford
students, from the
landscape design to the signage and shed that will be on site.
Stafford’s Landscaping and Forestry students removed trees and
redesigned the
surrounding area for the project. Stafford’s Electrical and
Plumbing students are constructing and installing the solar panels.
Architecture students designed the shed that will serve as the educational
headquarters for the site after the completion of the project. The
collaboration between the students and the community has been mutually
beneficial for all involved. The students have received a unique learning
opportunity, and the town of Rutland has been provided with a cutting edge
solar site.
The
site is aimed at being the top educational site in the state for renewable
energy. The solar project will provide an example of what a solar energy
collector can look like, how it can benefit a community, and how it can be
constructed. The clear visibility from the road will help to educate and create
awareness to passersby that solar energy is a clean and renewable source that
can also be aesthetically pleasing. These features were designed by Students
during their landscape and architectural planning. In order for the project
to get underway a large section of trees had to be removed. The Stafford
Forestry students tackled this challenge and also developed a plan to replace
the trees that were lost elsewhere on site. The students learned by looking
through the soil after the trees were removed that the area used to be
farmland. Old tools and pieces of scrap metal were found in the soil and
provided the Stafford students with an archaeological learning opportunity.
Stafford’s
architecture students worked on the project from the classroom. They
worked together to plan and design the shed that will be on site and will serve
as the educational headquarters for the project. Given just the basics of
what purpose the shed would need to serve, they let their own creativity and
knowledge of architectural detail do the rest. Through planning and
teamwork a plan for a shed that closely resembles a sugarhouse was born.
Everything from the dimensions of the building to the window placement was
strategically planned by the students. The shed will blend into the
landscape of the site and be the headquarters for measuring and maintaining the
panels. The energy produced will be measured at the shed and the basics of
solar energy and how it works will be presented in an educational manner from
the building.
Once completed, the project will include about 256 solar panels organized onto
33 post-mounted arrays. Walkways will be constructed to allow school groups,
community members, and passersby to embark on an educational tour of a fully
functioning solar site. One that CVPS, ReKnew Energy, CV Solar and Wind,
the Stafford students and the community as a whole can be very proud of.