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Zero Energy Schools Accelerator Press Release

December 2016

On December 6, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the launch of a new partnership to jump-start zero energy schools across the country. The Zero Energy Schools Accelerator enables states and school districts alike to design, construct, and operate these cutting-edge, energy-saving schools. This press release highlights the importance of the Accelerator by featuring a completed zero energy school, Discovery Elementary in Arlington, Virginia.

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Building Brighter Futures Through Zero Energy: Discovery Elementary School (video)

July 2017

Discovery Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia, is one of the first zero energy schools on the east coast. This video tour of the school includes interviews from school officials and the architect responsible for delivering the school on-budget while meeting energy goals. Actual measured data shows that the school has been able to meet the zero energy criteria.

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Example Energy Dashboard - Discovery Elementary School (Virginia)

January 2019

Discovery Elementary School, a zero energy school in Arlington, Virginia, uses an age appropriate energy dashboard as a teaching tool for students and the community.

Energy dashboard: http://158.59.255.83/ or go to
https://discovery.apsva.us/ and click on Energy Dashboard in the left-hand menu.

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Zero Energy Schools: Architects Take the Lead

September 2017

Imagine a school so inviting that students want to come to school. Now imagine this school housed in a beautiful, light-filled building that produces more energy on an annual basis than it uses. Finally, imagine that the district built this school on the same budget as a conventional school, using typical materials, equipment, and tradespeople.

Sound too good to be true? Discovery Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia, is living proof that zero energy (ZE) schools are feasible, affordable, and sensible.

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