Green Energy Technology Academy
Est. 2008
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Laguna Creek High School
" Students of the Green Energy Technology Academy study the technology of renewable energy. GETA students explore the concepts of energy extraction, conversion and transmission through complex, hands-on, project-based work. Depending on a their post secondary plans, students who graduate from the Green Energy Technology Academy will be prepared to enter two or four year institutions of study, enter a technical training program or go directly to work in the Energy Sector.
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CTE Instructors
Eric Johnson
Academy Coordinator
GETA II & III CTE Instructor
Adria Rosendale
GETA I Instructor
arosenda@egusd.net
Recent Events
GETA Accomplishments:
GETA Accomplishments:
As of 9/2026,
193
Solar Suitcases
sent to 30 Developing / Third World Nations
...
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
$25,000 Grant from ARRL (Amateur Radio Relay League) to create our own Hamshack and Launch Pico-Balloons into LEO
Articulation Agreement with Cosumnes River College for its ADT 310, 3-unit, CAD class (Capstone Course)
Internships with Lennar Homes, Regional San, Sacramento County Waste Management and Recycling, SMUD
PBCL's (Problem-Based Case Learning): Solar PV System Installation with Regional San; Hydro-Electric Power Plant Installation for The Happy Valley Dairy with SMUD;
Six Time Northern California Solar Regatta Champions
Bicycle RV's Designed and Fabricated for the Homeless of Sacramento
With MPTA (another great academy on our campus) we've built two Tiny Home's for homeless Veterans.
All Seniors leave with OSHA 10 Certification
All Seniors will have conducted MOCK Interviews with one of our partners before they graduate.
Hosted Media Event for the role out of SB x11 with Tom Torlakson, Darryl Steinberg and Robert Weisenmiller
2014-2018
Solar1 World Championship Racers in Monte Carlo, Monaco - July 2014
Selected to Toyota's 2017-2018 Hydrogen Horizon Hydrogen Fuel Cell RC 4-hour Endurance Race
GETA Freshmen competing is SMUD's 2018 Solar Racer competition
2019-2020
Prop 51 Grant: The scores are in and we received a 131.5/141 = 93.3%. The money has been approved and The Architects have been very busy putting our thoughts on paper. According to the timeline set this summer, we should be walking into the building August 2020.
GETA will be hosting The 2019 H2AC Northern California Regional Championships-March 9, 2019 (A 3 hour endurance RC race where the RC cars run on hydrogen and battery power.)
2021-2024
H2GP Girls Team World Championship Racers - August Los Angeles 2024
3x Solar Regatta Championship Cup winners
SMUD and Lennar internships restarted after 2 years!
2025-2029
H2GP Girls Team World Championship Racers - August Kemtant Germany 2024
2025 Regatta Team won Endurance, Presentation, Art/Creativity and the Reggatta Championship Cup
Keep up with the Academy!
Our Newsletters can be seen on our Newsletter Tab and they serve as a great way to keep up with the highlights of the Academy.
A Great Morning with Good Day Sacramento
A Great Morning with Good Day Sacramento
GETA Sophomores and Juniors Showcase their work (Solar Electric Go Karts and Wind Turbines) with Good Day Sacramento on May 8, 2018
GETA Sophomores and Juniors Showcase their work (Solar Electric Go Karts and Wind Turbines) with Good Day Sacramento on May 8, 2018
2018 Smud solar race car Academic Competition Event
2018 Smud solar race car Academic Competition Event
GETA Freshmen show very well at the 2018 SMUD Solar Race Car Competition hled at Cosumnes River College on April 18th: They starred in the Good Day Sacramento moring spot, out of 60+ team, they earned 3 of the top 8 spots and came away with top awards: Engineering and Design (The Thomas The Tank Car seen on the Good Day Sacramento Spot), The Sustainability Award for using recycled materials to create a car, and the Grit and Gumption Award for not giving up on the repair of their vehicle after numerous set-backs and mechanical issues.
Toyota Mirai and Horizon Education Host Four Hour Endurance Race: H2AC (Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge)
Toyota Mirai and Horizon Education Host Four Hour Endurance Race: H2AC (Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge)
On Saturday February 24th, 2018 our Senior and Freshmen GETA H2AC (Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge) teams competed in a four hour endurance race at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. The 1:10 scale RC cars are hydrogen and battery powered and compete to complete as many laps as possible in four hours but are limited by battery capacity and amount of available hydrogen. Our senior team finished 2nd and the freshmen finished 3rd. Having a top 10 finish qualifies both teams for the State Finals held on March 10th at American River College. Check back soon to see how we finish at finals: (Update: We finished 11th and 17th at the state finals).
On Saturday February 24th, 2018 our Senior and Freshmen GETA H2AC (Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge) teams competed in a four hour endurance race at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. The 1:10 scale RC cars are hydrogen and battery powered and compete to complete as many laps as possible in four hours but are limited by battery capacity and amount of available hydrogen. Our senior team finished 2nd and the freshmen finished 3rd. Having a top 10 finish qualifies both teams for the State Finals held on March 10th at American River College. Check back soon to see how we finish at finals: (Update: We finished 11th and 17th at the state finals).
Some of GETA's Amazing Moments
Some of GETA's Amazing Moments
Watch this video for a preview on our solar suitcases! Every sophomore will make one so we can send them to other countries as a power supply!
As of 9/26, we've sent 193 Solar Suit Cases to 30 Different Nations
As of 9/26, we've sent 193 Solar Suit Cases to 30 Different Nations
GETA Racing their Solar- Electric Boat in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
GETA Racing their Solar- Electric Boat in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Some of the fun we have:
Some of the fun we have:
Makers Faire Field Trip
UC Davis Trip
Potlucks
Sailing Certification
GETA Awards Night
Our Partners and Sponsors:
Our Partners and Sponsors:
...and many others who mentor, speak to, train, and encourage our students!
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