Event Description

The 2017 Summit will mark the eleventh anniversary of the nation’s first statewide green schools event. Much has changed since the first Summit.

Expectations for high-performance schools have continued to rise. In 2007, the question was whether building “green” could be accomplished at a cost similar to traditional building. Today, some are making the case that Zero Net Energy need not cost more if the right team is involved.
As progress has been made in building efficiency, more attention has gone onto other aspects of school sustainability – student engagement, environmental literacy, connections to jobs in an emerging green economy, garden and lunch programs.
Schools play a vital role in these efforts, from ensuring that their buildings model sustainability for students and the community to responding to Board of Education mandates to incorporate principles of environmental literacy in their curriculum.

The Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with leaders and stakeholders from all corners of this “ecosystem.” It’s certain that the 2017 conference will be energized by a heightened sense of purpose, energy and accomplishment.