KULM, N.D., Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives from
NextEra Energy Resources, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy (NYSE:
NEE), and Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL), today announced a joint
$25,000 donation to establish a
"SmartLab" technology center at Kulm Public School.
"At NextEra Energy Resources, we hope that by continuing to
build on North Dakota students'
robust educational foundation, they will be well-equipped to enter
the job market in the strongest position possible," said
Clay Cameron, project developer for
NextEra Energy Resources. "Maybe one day that future will take them
into the energy industry where some of the fastest growing jobs in
the U.S. can be found."
NextEra Energy Resources and Xcel Energy have each committed
$12,500 in school funding, which will
be used to secure computer lab equipment and expand the school
science, technology, energy, arts and math (STEAM) curriculum. The
result of the investment will be the creation of the Kulm Public
School K-12 SmartLab which will be installed at the school in the
spring. The new SmartLab will offer an expanded curriculum in eight
core technological competencies, including: energy, scientific data
and analysis, and software engineering, among others.
"We're committed to the economic growth and future of the
communities in which we operate," said Mark
Nisbet, principal manager, Xcel Energy-North Dakota. "And
we're especially delighted to be able to spur students' interest in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers through
this grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation."
Kulm Public School is home to approximately 140 K-12 students
and currently competes in state-level STEAM events. At last year's
state Science Olympiad competition, a Kulm 7th grade team won first place
in the alternative energy category for their construction of a wind
turbine.
"Thanks to the generous donation of NextEra Energy Resources and
Xcel Energy, Kulm Public School will be able to continue to achieve
academic excellence in our STEAM programs," said Tami Kramlich, Kulm Public School
superintendent. "It can be a challenge for rural schools to compete
for resources with high-population school districts making this
gift all the more impactful."
NextEra Energy Resources
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (together with its affiliated
entities, "NextEra Energy Resources"), is a clean energy leader and
is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the
U.S., with approximately 19,990 megawatts of generating capacity,
which includes megawatts associated with noncontrolling interests
related to NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP), primarily in 29
states and Canada as of year-end
2016. NextEra Energy Resources, together with its affiliated
entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from
the wind and sun. The business operates clean, emissions-free
nuclear power generation facilities in New Hampshire, Iowa and Wisconsin as part of the NextEra Energy
nuclear fleet, which is one of the largest in the United States. NextEra Energy Resources,
LLC is a subsidiary of Juno Beach,
Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more
information, visit www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) provides the energy that powers millions
of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, the
company is an industry leader in responsibly reducing carbon
emissions and producing and delivering clean energy solutions from
a variety of renewable sources at competitive prices. For more
information, visit xcelenergy.com or follow us on Twitter and
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