Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in today's society. The main reason that most people don't want to make steps towards renewable energy and sustainable buildings is MONEY! Money is an issue with the renewable energy and converting to a sustainable living, but they don't see the benefits in the long run. There have been numerous schools going to sustainable and renewable energy and have saved big bucks! There are other benefits that have come out of going "green" for schools around the world.
Well, don't take my word for it, check out these sites that can show case studies of schools and their success of going Green!
Greening America's Schools: Cost and Benefits
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=2908
High-Performance Schools: Affordable Green Design for K-12
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