Hardin County Schools announces major renewable energy project

A new energy savings initiative in Hardin County Schools aims to put millions of dollars back into classrooms in the near future.The district announced the major renewable energy project on Thursday at John Hardin High School.According to Superintendent Terrie Morgan, the effort involves installing three types of energy-efficient equipment throughout the district in order to save energy and money and create learning opportunities for students.Teacher Kiley Alcorn said it will be a hands-on experience for students taking Advanced Placement Environmental Science.”To read about it in a textbook or watch a video about it is one thing, but being able to see how it’s impacting them specifically is, I think, really valuable,” said Alcorn.Her class was present for Thursday’s historic announcement.”I thought it was really interesting that we got to go to a meeting and hear about the improvements that our school is making,” said John…

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