EFAA Celebrates Two New Solar Electric Systems with Boulder Mayor Matt Applebaum
The Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) celebrated its two new solar electric systems on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 3pm at 1575 Yarmouth Avenue in Boulder with the City of Boulder's Mayor Matt Applebaum. The two solar photovoltaic arrays, both designed and installed by Namasté Solar, were fully funded by generous contributions of community partners: Namasté Solar, ClimateSmart, the Center for ReSource Conservation, and a donation from a Boulder-based family foundation.
Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 6, 2009
The Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) celebrated its two new solar electric systems on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 3pm at 1575 Yarmouth Avenue in Boulder with the City of Boulder's Mayor Matt Applebaum. EFAA helps those in the Front Range community whose immediate needs for food, shelter, and other basic necessities cannot adequately be met by other means.
The two solar photovoltaic arrays, both designed and installed by Namasté Solar, were fully funded by generous contributions of community partners:
The 9.66 kW rooftop array was funded by a Namasté Solar Matching Grant, covering 50% of post-rebate cost, as well as by ClimateSmart, and the Center for ReSource Conservation. The rooftop system will reduce carbon emissions by 27, 801 lbs/year, which is equivalent to planting 1069 trees. The 9.36 kW carport array was funded 100% by the Center for ReSource Conservation, thanks to a donation from a Boulder based family foundation. The carport array will reduce carbon emissions by 26,938 lbs/year, which is equivalent to planting 1,036 trees.
"The solar photovoltaic systems that have been donated to EFAA mean a great deal of savings to EFAA over the years. These savings will translate into our ability to provide more help to people in our community who are struggling to meet their basic needs…now and in the future." said Terry Benjamin, Executive Director of EFAA. "In addition, we are proud that the partnerships that helped make this project more environmentally sensitive set a good example of how two strong community values--compassion for neighbors in need and environmental stewardship---can be combined in a win-win way."
PROJECT CONTRIBUTORS & QUOTES
Center for ReSource Conservation
ConservationCenter. org
QUOTE:
"Projects like this require strong partnerships between the business and nonprofit community," said Keith Desrosiers, Executive Director for the Center for ReSource Conservation. "We are thankful to have played a role in helping EFAA reduce their energy consumption while simultaneously ensuring more and more of their precious resources can be directed to the clients they serve."
DESCRIPTION:
The Center for ReSource Conservation's mission is to empower the community to conserve natural resources. The CRC implements it mission through its three divisions: Waste (Deconstruction/Re-Use), Energy, and Water.
Climate Smart
BeClimateSmart. com
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"The ClimateSmart Solar Grant Fund helps nonprofit organizations install solar energy on their facilities, reducing overall operating costs for the organization over the long term. We are thrilled that EFAA was able to take advantage of this fund, collaborate with other community partners and serve as a model for other nonprofit organizations," said Yael Gichon, Energy Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Boulder.
DESCRIPTION:
ClimateSmart is a joint effort across Boulder County designed to help individuals, families, and businesses increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. Their Solar Grant funds provide financial assistance toward the installation of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems on housing for low to moderate-income persons and on the facilities of site based-nonprofit entities operating in Boulder.
Namasté Solar
NamasteSolar. com
QUOTE:
"Namasté Solar is dedicated to creating positive change directly in the communities where we live and work." said Heather Leanne Nangle, Co-owner and Marketing & Communications Director at Namasté Solar. "Our innovative Solar Grant program supports nonprofits that provide critical services to individuals and work for positive social change. These solar arrays allow EFAA to reallocate funding it would normally spend on electric bills toward its critical programs and services for 25-30 years."
DESCRIPTION:
Namasté Solar works to propagate the responsible use of solar energy, pioneer conscientious business practices, and create holistic wealth for the community. As the leading solar company in Colorado, Namasté Solar has installed more than 700 PV systems totaling over 3.5 MW since 2005. Its innovative business model includes employee ownership, democratic decision-making, community collaboration, a unique solar grant program, zero-waste initiatives, educational outreach, and holistic profit measurement.
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