Solar Energy Showcase: Kellogg Middle School

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Solar and efficiency has benefited Kellogg Middle School's students and community. Learn their story in this free educational webinar.

In 2021 Portland Public Schools completed its first new school build in over fifty years: Kellogg Middle School. The new building was designed to foster an environment of learning and creativity with a lens towards the future. As an integral part of this mission, Kellogg Middle School was designed to minimize its climate impact rooftop solar energy and efficiency. The students and local community are able to benefit from the inclusion of sustainable practices, and learn first hand the positive ways we, as a global community, can mitigate climate change. The school is moving toward LEED certification, carbon-neutrality, and becoming net zero. Kellogg Middle School shows incredible potential for where PPS could go in the future.Please join us virtually on June 21st at 12:00pm to learn about the inspiration, challenges, and accomplishments of the new Kellogg Middle School! We are honored to be joined by three special guest speakers:Aaron Presberg, Senior Program Manager, Energy &amp; Sustainability at Portland Public Schools-Aaron is the Senior Program Manager, Energy &amp; Sustainability at Portland Public Schools where he leads the district’s effort to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our schools and promoting resilient, inclusive, sustainable buildings. He oversees energy management, waste reduction, green schoolyards, and climate resiliency programs. Aaron specializes in integrated projects, combining energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and maintenance needs to ensure the best outcomes for students, staff, and the climate.Reilly Loveland, Senior Project Manager, New Building Institute -Reilly Loveland is a Senior Project Manager at New Buildings Institute (NBI), a national non-profit organization dedicated working collaboratively with industry market players—governments, utilities, energy efficiency advocates and building professionals—to promote advanced design practices, innovative technologies, public policies and programs that improve energy efficiency at the highest levels and decarbonize the built environment. At NBI, Reilly focuses on carbon neutrality in schools, which includes work developing educational opportunities and resources for a better understanding of healthy, energy efficient, carbon neutral schools. Reilly is also the Co-Chair of Oregon Green Schools Board.Deb France, Principle Architect, OH Planning+Design, Architecture- Deb is the founding Principal of OH planning+design, architecture, a firm in their 18th year. She is a visionary and challenge driven leader. Deb is a natural yet persuasive communicator with a unique ability to inspire and energize individuals to work toward a common goal. OH’s mission is to reduce the impact of the built environment on the planet so that humanity can live in balance with nature. Deb’s personal passion is to help to expand and strengthen leaders in the industry who will continue to address challenges of climate change and social justice in the AEC industryThis event is free and open to everyone. RSVP for a link and call-in number to join the webinar.This workshop is made possible with support from the Energy Trust of Oregon.

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