To celebrate the launch of our K12 Climate Action Plan in September, our commissioners took a tour of Alice West Fleet Elementary School, a net-zero school in Arlington, VA, and took a ride on an electric school bus. Take a look at a few highlights below.

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A classroom view overlooking the school's solar panels.

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Inside, the Power Pole's red lights represent energy being used and the blue lights represent energy being generated by the school.

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Commissioners speaking with leaders and teachers from Alice West Fleet Elementary and Arlington Public Schools.

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Commissioners with leaders from Alice West Fleet Elementary School and Arlington Public Schools.

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Commissioners learn about the features of the electric school bus and get ready to take a ride.

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Highlighting that this school bus runs on electricity.