Save The Dunes Conservation Fund, together with diverse partners, constructed a solar greenhouse between April 22 and July 13th of 2006. The greenhouse will improve local capacity for restoration work and served as training to educate land managers and others on the conservation benefits of this type of greenhouse. The greenhouse project was funded in part by a 5-Star Restoration Challenge Solar Grant.
To begin, the greenhouse area was cleared of any trees that may have presented a problem in a windstorm. Small tree stumps were dug out and the area was cleared of vegetation before the ground was prepared for construction. Concrete was ordered for the foundation after applying and receiving a city building permit. Invasive black locust trees, used for support beams, were peeled and coated with polyurethane. Construction materials included locally grown straw bales and local clay for the adobe insulation.
Two weekend workshops were held, which attracted many local citizens and a non-local group from the Americorps NCCC. The participants learned how to construct a solar greenhouse and will have this knowledge for future endeavors. The workshops were training events for the Indiana Coastal Restoration Action Team project which was funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Lake Michigan Coastal Program.
Save the Dunes Conservation Fund and Save the Dunes Council were honored by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for completion of this 5-Star Restoration Challenge Grant project. A bronze plaque was presented for installation in the greenhouse.
Blue Collar Goes Green documents how one New York City manufacturer used their North Brooklyn Energy Grant to install a 20-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system on the roof of their Brooklyn facility and reduced their energy costs. The film also discusses how other NYC manufacturers can benefit from ‘greening’ their operations., some using solar grants or other green grants to cover costs.
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This is a description of Lori’s project with the Solar AutoClave that will be developed in rural Nicaragua. She also is thanking the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation for the grant they awarded her for her work. Check into solar grants and other grants so you can do other good green work!
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The A+ for Energy Team from BP that awards a $10,000 grant to help educate students on conservation, solar, Geothermal, sustainable recycling projects.
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NASA has awarded The University of Toledo a $1.13 million solar grant to establish a facility to measure and certify solar panels from across the nation.
This is an interesting video showing how Solar Vacuum Glass Tubes (SVGT) absorb solar energy, converting it into heat for use in water and air heating.
Interesting video showing a demonstration of a solar powered water pump by New Mexico Solar Energy Association, an organization that relies on solar grants and donations.
This is an interview with Grant Vospher, who was a rep for Sun Utility at the time this interview was taped. He demonstrates various solar photovoltaic energy devices for the home. I would love to hear comments from people who know of how to get solar grants for any of these products.
Interesting video of a home powered by solar energy. Look into solar grants available to modify your home like this one and save money.
Great video about solar grants and rebates for solar panels and other solar installation grants.
