Newark Roofing Company Donates to Fremont School

By PetersenDean

A Newark-based company was recognized by Alsion Montessori Middle/High School as it celebrated its achievements at the school’s 10th Anniversary Gala last Friday.

Michael Leahy, founder of Alsion Montessori, acknowledged PetersenDean Roofing and Solar Systems and the Petersen Family for the donation of a 28 panel or 4.9kW solar system to the school. 

The system is expected to offset approximately 50 percent of the school’s electric needs and is scheduled for installation by PetersenDean in October, 2011.

News of the donation has sparked a heightened interest in the student population, who have taken it upon themselves to learn more about solar and alternative energy. 

To further this interest, Alsion teacher Jennifer Scriber and her ninth grade class toured the PetersenDean headquarters in Newark and the students spent time discussing solar energy with PetersenDean’s Chief Technology Officer Bill Scott.

His comment, after being bombarded with questions by the students, was, “What a bright bunch of kids!”

Using a sophisticated on-line monitoring system, the students will have the opportunity to study the equipment closely, track energy usage, make comparisons to their energy usage in previous years using more traditional energy sources and calculate their energy savings over the course of the year.

About Alsion Montessori Middle/High School. Alsion Montessori Middle/High School offers an educational program specifically designed to meet the academic and social needs of adolescents and young adults. 85 percent of its graduates are typically accepted into the University of California with advanced standing, and about 20 percent qualify for National Merit Scholarships each year. As a small learning community with a diverse student population, we can focus on the individual needs of each adolescent as he or she undergoes the critical transformation from child to young adult. To visit Alsion’s website, go to: www.alsionfoundation.org or www.alsion.org

About PetersenDean Roofing and Solar: Offering LEED certified roofing materials and state-of-the-art solar installations, PetersenDean continues to set the standard for roofing contractors. With headquarters in Vacaville, California, PetersenDean employs approximately 4,000 seasoned construction professionals in Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas and Nevada. Establishing its success on the idea that quality roofs are based on superior workmanship, the company has built a proven track record of service and performance.  To learn more, go to www.petersendean.com