START A SOLAR CAMPAIGN AT YOUR SCHOOL
RESOURCES
A Climate to Thrive Solar Roadmap
SolaRISE Maine Schools Guide
This guide includes general information about how to initiate a solar campaign at your school. It is a helpful starting point for students, teachers, and community members in the initial stages of researching.
A Climate to Thrive is a non profit organization working to help transition Mount Desert Island towards a cleaner energy future. This Solar Roadmap explains the process of MDI High School's solar installation project. It includes a sample Request for Proposal!
Solar in Maine Schools Research Paper
This research paper written by Casco Bay High School Senior, Siri Pierce, discusses the barriers that inhibit schools from going solar and the solutions that exist to combat those barriers.
Mount Desert Island High School Solar Project White Paper
This research paper written by Mount Desert Island High School students, Sirohi Kumar and Thomas Korstanje, tells the story of Mount Desert Island High School's transition to solar energy and offers guidance for schools interested in following their lead.
Solar Foundation Brighter Future Report and Guide
This detailed report includes facts and case studies about school solar installations across the country. The how-to-guide provides a summary of the steps for going solar.