A TVA grant to build a solar pavilion in Pickett County has been repurposed to replace more lights at the high school. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the school board decided against the solar pavilion with bids over budget. So, TVA moved an extra $100,000 to an ongoing lighting project under the same grant. “We were supposed to be ... Read More »
A solar pavilion for the Pickett County School System could still be a possibility after TVA added more funding and restructured the bid process. The school system was one of seven that received a TVA grant for construction. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the energy company plans to add all the grant winners into one bid contract to gain ... Read More »
The Pickett County Board of Education unanimously rejected the sole bid opened Monday for the construction of a solar pavilion. The school system was awarded a $100,000 grant through TVA to fund the project, but, the total price tag for the work came in at $358,000. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the price was too high to cover. “I ... Read More »
The Van Buren County School System has been awarded a $400,000 TVA Uplift Grant and Solar Pavilion. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said this grant will address lighting at Spencer Elementary and Van Buren County High School. Cole said a preliminary location of the solar pavilion has been determined. “It’s an outdoor classroom and they came and looked at the best ... Read More »
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