Students for Solar collaborates with and is supported by Solar Schools Norman. Solar Schools Norman (SSN) is a community based organization whose mission is to encourage Norman Public Schools to transition to 100% renewable energy. SSN knew about parcels of unused land that Norman Public Schools (NPS) owned and approached OEC about the possibility of using it to collaborate on building solar arrays and to create educational opportunities that introduce students to renewable energy technologies. The outreach from SSN served as an entry into discussing options with the school systems’ energy efficiency specialist and eventually the superintendent of schools. A 15-acre parcel was offered to OEC on a 30-year lease. The revenue from leasing the land to OEC will continue to help the school district offset energy costs and support educational opportunities for students. To learn more about this unique partnership please read the reports and articles linked below.