The document discusses using renewable energy sources like wind turbines to reduce the carbon footprint of Pan-American School in Costa Rica. It provides background on Costa Rica's use of renewable energy, evaluating wind as an option for the school. Tables show the school's current electricity consumption and graphs compare Costa Rica's renewable energy production sources. The document proposes installing wind turbines in the school's future greenhouse to make it self-sufficient in electricity and reduce costs. It discusses building a vertical wind turbine from recycled materials and the benefits of wind power.