Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School has been awarded of $1.2 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to support its efforts to become a Net Positive organization and decarbonize its campus. As a Net Positive organization, Hawthorne Valley aims to: contribute more to the natural world and its inhabitants than it extracts; to harmonize social, economic, and environmental needs; and to formalize and embed these commitments in every aspect of the organization.
The grant will specifically fund the installation of geothermal systems and a solar array at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, and a renewable energy dairy pasteurization system for Hawthorne Valley Farm’s on-site organic creamery. The project will decarbonize the five buildings that make up the school and will include fresh air exchanges for more ventilation in the buildings.
Read more at Hudson Valley 360 and Hawthorne Valley Net Positive
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