Green Education in Bucks

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Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) today joined Senior Vice President of Exelon Generation Doyle Beneby, local officials, and business leaders for the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the Exelon Fairless Hills Renewable Energy Education Center. The facility, which is attached to a fully-operational landfill gas (LFG) electric power-generating station, recently earned the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification.

Additionally, the Center serves as an important resource for Bucks County students and citizens by providing valuable information and hands-on experiences to demonstrate the possibilities surrounding renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and recycling technologies.

“It’s great to see Exelon’s strong commitment to green education and environmentally-sound technology right in our own backyard,” said Congressman Patrick Murphy. “The Renewable Energy Education Center is a welcome addition to our district, and it highlights the importance of green technology’s role in our economic future. We’re confident that our region’s commitment to renewable energy will continue to bring good-paying green jobs to Bucks.”

“As a leader in the energy industry, Exelon feels a strong obligation and responsibility to educate the community about the environmental benefits of renewable energy,” said Doyle Beneby, senior vice president, Exelon Power. “This facility should help make that goal a reality. We hope students of all ages will take advantage of the opportunity to learn about alternative energy sources and their role in the future.”

The Renewable Energy Education Center at Fairless Hills features a curriculum based upon the Pennsylvania Board of Education’s Environment and Ecology standards. Geared toward fourth- through eighth-grade students, the education center provides an interactive experience for students, giving them the opportunity to see first-hand how energy is manufactured from renewable resources.