<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><div class="gmail_default">Hi all, </div><div class="gmail_default">I've just located some more information . Here are the specifications for the items offered by Sun Charge Systems. </div><div class="gmail_default">and the general link that allows you to see more photos of all the different options they offer.</div><div class="gmail_default"> That company is headquartered in Cleveland , AL. and a division of Hornsby Steel-</div><div class="gmail_default">Lots of steel!<font size="4"> <span style="font-family:proxima-nova,serif;color:rgb(68,68,68);letter-spacing:0.25pt">Sun Charge Systems, Inc. 57 Arena Drive Cleveland, AL 35049 </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a style="color:rgb(149,79,114);word-wrap:break-word"><span style="font-family:proxima-nova,serif;color:rgb(153,153,153);letter-spacing:0.25pt">Tel.205 274-7002</span></a></span></font></div><div class="gmail_default"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="http://sunchargesystems.com/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">http://sunchargesystems.com</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">specifications:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="http://sunchargesystems.com/specifications" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">http://sunchargesystems.com/specifications</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Might help in planning our own versions and get ideas for components. Weather proof is critical. I know that there was talk about getting publicly available wi-fi to help with all the schooling... but don't know what has happened in the Marietta area. a big concern as co-vid continues! </p><font color="#888888"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">cindy</p></font></div></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 12:37 PM gbanz42--- via Green <<a href="mailto:green@fuusm.org">green@fuusm.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">For those GS people at the meeting yesterday, here are some follow-up thoughts and a draft budget (attached - numbers are just place holders--we can discuss specifics at our meeting on Tuesday, Sept 8 at 8 pm):<br>
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1. The two projects we are focusing on are riparian restoration (on the west side of the Muskingum River between the Putnam St. Bridge and the RR bridge) and on the east side directly across from the west side<br>
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2. Solar-powered charging stations for cell phones, laptops, e-readers, other electronic devices including e-bicycles and electric wheelchairs<br>
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I have researched some options for the charging stations. Cindy Taylor has provided to me much information already on this idea. <br>
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It is difficult to get information on costs on Labor Day, but Cindy found a cost estimate for one charging station in Lincoln NE (funded by the local power company) - $34,000.<br>
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There is a company in Italy that makes these stations, but I could not find a price. The U of Texas-Austin has some very attractive solar-powered charging stations that were constructed by their art students in a fabrication lab--don't know costs. <br>
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I suggest we arrange for construction of our own (two) charging stations --one on each side of the river at the same locations (roughly) as the riparian restoration areas. We had talked about putting these stations at multi-use trails like the River Trail in Marietta, but people using the River Trail are on the trial to bike, walk or run and not linger--nor are they inclined to leave their devices unattended while recharging. We need to set them at some places where people will linger (enough to charge their devices). On the east side people will be drawn from those frequenting and working at Front St. stores. On the west side they will be drawn from Harmar School and those who frequent and work at west side business.<br>
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If the pandemic should persist or recur, there will continue to be people working form home (i.e., outside the enclosed office space). "Working from home" might take the form of working at the charging station in an attractive (and sustainable) outdoor space.<br>
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To connect the two projects we will locate the charging stations at the site of riparian restoration and provide a display (at the charging stations) about what plants have been placed at the two sites).<br>
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A standard at these charging stations seems to be four AC outlets and 24 USB ports.<br>
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Because of the expense of ready-made charging stations, my suggestion would be that we hire Jay Warmke (Annie, please let me know if this is possible) to build the solar panels and electrical configuration and another construction person (any suggestions on who?) to build the canopy/shelter and benches (like a large picnic table) to be connected to the electrical outlets and USB ports. <br>
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Here is how I think these two projects fulfill the CITF guidelines:<br>
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Contribute to Climate Change Adaptation<br>
Riparian Restoration - Supports pollinators endangered by climate change and offers diversity of plant life to offset invasive species present during climate change<br>
Charging Stations - Supports renewable energy and reduces dependence on fossil fuels and provides a model for renewable energy use.<br>
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Mitigate Effects of Climate change<br>
Riparian Restoration - Reduces erosion in key areas and provides some defense against flooding<br>
Charging Stations - Encourages and provides model for reliance on renewable energy to reduce use of energy from fossil fuels.<br>
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Promote Water stewardship<br>
Riparian Restoration - Prevents some runoff to Ohio & Muskingum rivers and models use of native plants and support of pollinators to prevent runoff and erosion along the Muskingum and Ohio rivers.<br>
Charging Stations - By lingering at charging stations people will gain an appreciation for native plants and pollinators as a means to prevent erosion and runoff.<br>
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Protect Biodiversity<br>
Riparian Restoration - Native plants and plants to attract pollinators will be chosen for biodiversity<br>
Charging Stations - By lingering at charging stations people will gain an appreciation for native plants and pollinators. <br>
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Advance Circular Economy<br>
Charging Stations - Recycling receptacles will be placed at each charging stations for the most likely discarded items, e.g., plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, cardboard.<br>
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Please note the number sin this draft budget are just place holders--we need to plug in real numbers Tuesday evening. <br>
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Can we get some prior approval from the city for these two sites before this Friday?<br>
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Please edit/comment/add to the above description. <br>
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George Banziger<br>
202 Lawton Road<br>
Marietta, OH 45750-1111<br>
740-434-5685<br>
cell: 740-434-3354<br>
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