Like much of New England, the public schools in New Bedford, Massachusetts, have burned heating oil and natural gas for decades to keep their buildings warm through long, cold winters.
But that is beginning to change.
The district held a groundbreaking ceremony this month for a new elementary school, one that will replace two buildings that are more than 100 years old. Geothermal wells drilled deep underground will provide heating and cooling without burning fossil fuels. Solar panels on the roof and over the parking lot will help offset the school’s energy use. The district isn’t acting only for the benefit of the planet, said Barry Rabinovitch, who oversees construction.
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