Rolling Hills Gets $2M Clean Energy Grant

The Council Rock School District was awarded a $2 million state grant for energy-saving renovations and additions to Rolling Hills Elementary School, State Rep. Helen Tai announced this week.

The district was awarded the Alternative and Clean Energy Program grant for the project in Northampton Township, which is expected to reduce energy and water consumption and earn gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

According to information released by Tai's office, energy-saving features planned for the building include geothermal heating and cooling, energy efficient lighting, automated energy control systems, low-flow water-saving fixtures, occupancy based temperature and lighting, a solar array and more. The total project cost is $22 million.

“We all need to find ways to reduce our energy consumption, and I’m happy to see Council Rock School District leading the way with this project,” said Tai, D-Bucks. “I’m pleased that the district was awarded this grant and look forward to the state continuing to encourage others to adopt energy-efficient practices.”

The school district’s grant was approved Tuesday by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

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