Media Invited to Tour Maryland’s First Net Zero Energy School

December 23rd, 2016

New Wilde Lake Middle School opens to students after winter break.

Members of the media are invited to visit the new Wilde Lake Middle School on Tuesday, January 3 at 10 a.m. The new school replaces the current Wilde Lake Middle School building, demonstrating the school system’s commitment to environmental sustainability and support for healthy learning environments. Net zero energy schools generate at least as much energy as they use annually. The new Wilde Lake Middle School is powered by solar and geothermal technology and is able to be used as an instructional tool.

• Who:
  • Anne Swartz, Principal, Wilde Lake Middle School
  • Scott Washington, Director of School Construction
• What: Media tour of new Wilde Lake Middle School
• When: Tuesday, January 3, 10–11 a.m.
• Where: Wilde Lake Middle School, 10481 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, Maryland 21044
• Background: The Howard County Public School System constructed the net zero energy school building to replace the current school, using County and State funding including a $2.77 million grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. On Sunday, January 8, 2017, 1–4 p.m., a ribbon cutting and open house will be held for the community.