Build the Future with NET-ZERO Greenwich Public Schools and install geothermal energy systems 

• Invest in the future with dollar cost savings that will pay us forward by eliminating fossil fuel energy bills.
• Invest in our students and teachers with state-of-the-art indoor environment that facilitates great learning and health outcomes.
• Invest in our environment by zeroing out our carbon emissions.

Central Middle, Old Greenwich and Julian Curtiss Schools must be built sustainably for the planet, for our health and for our pocketbook.

What Are Net Zero Energy Schools? 

• Renewable-energy efficient school buildings emitting ZERO greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. 
• Use energy efficient renewable energy sources, efficient HVAC and lighting systems and a highly insulated envelope.
• Provide healthy indoor learning environments, leading to higher levels of student achievement and health outcomes for occupants. 

Healthy / Productive. K-12 students spend more than 15,000 hours in school buildings and are adversely affected by poor building conditions. NZE buildings deliver improved ventilation rates and better indoor air quality to promote health and wellness, while high quality lighting – both natural and artificial – promotes increased attentiveness and productivity.

Fiscally Smart. Did you know that Greenwich Public Schools spent $3.6M on energy costs in 2023, more than 50% of Town energy bills? Schools built to be healthy and energy efficient have lower operating costs and save money that can be spent on educating students. Efficiency also means less dependence on volatile utility pricing and protection from the cost of compliance with future regulations. 

Earth Friendly. Greenwich Public Schools accounted for 49.3% of total town greenhouse gas emissions in 2022! NZE schools provide efficient, renewable energy, like solar and geothermal, and lighting systems that are carbon free.

Let's build the future of Greenwich Public Schools with NET-ZERO ENERGY!