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La Crosse elementary school celebrates completion of solar project

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LA CROSSE (WKBT) — A grassroots organization dedicated to bringing renewable energy to local schools celebrated its final and largest solar project Friday with an assembly at Southern Bluffs Elementary School.

Solar on La Crosse Schools held the celebration to mark the completion of a new 149-kilowatt solar array installed on the elementary school building.

Since 2020, Solar on La Crosse Schools has worked to secure funding and support for renewable energy projects throughout the district.

The organization has successfully raised funds for six projects totaling more than $900,000, including rooftop solar arrays on four district schools.

Dr. Alysa Remsburg, director of Solar on La Crosse Schools, emphasized the educational value of the solar installations for students.

“Our world is changing; we’re all affected by climate change and changing investments. So, we need to know about alternative sources and know our community is committed to making a difference,” Remsburg said.

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