<div dir="ltr">Yes, I saw Jay's costs and responded. $640 for electric components + shipping + labor (+tax?). There is also wood for the bench itself, any stain, supports, etc. Assuming the bench assembly is volunteers, I would guess at least $1,500/bench. We must consider electric code before putting volunteers on the project as well. I am not an expert, but I believe to perform work on any electrical equipment outside of your own home you MUST be a certified electrician.<div><br></div><div>I'm still leaning toward the EnGo because of the additional capabilities built into their system and polished final product that will be difficult to replicate. If the $4,000 is drastically off and the quote they provide blows the budget out of the water, then we can pivot to build our own.<div><br></div></div><div>Regards,</div><div><br></div><div>Michael Chisholm</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Sep 9, 2020 at 4:07 PM <<a href="mailto:gbanz42@suddenlink.net" target="_blank">gbanz42@suddenlink.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Mike,<br>
<br>
Thanks for that news. Sounds wonderful.<br>
<br>
Did you see the estimate form Jay Warmke on the solar panels? Should we reconsider the option of building ourselves and try to find a contractor to do the rest of the work (with volunteers). Or are we committed to the EnGo device?<br>
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---- Michael Chisholm via Green <<a href="mailto:green@fuusm.org" target="_blank">green@fuusm.org</a>> wrote: <br>
> Great news! I talked with a representative for the Clear Into The Future<br>
> grant and she was excited about our two projects, the solar bench and the<br>
> river bank restoration! All contingency funds have been allocated, so our<br>
> award will remain at a healthy $7,500! (Again, of 29 projects submitted<br>
> *globally*, only 6 received more funding!)<br>
> <br>
> She also said the Friday September 11th due date is a soft deadline. We can<br>
> take the time we need to submit a thorough application given the quick<br>
> pivot and her support for the new direction. I would still like to get the<br>
> application submitted by Sunday to receive the funds from DuPont in a<br>
> timely manner.<br>
> <br>
> Regards,<br>
> <br>
> Michael Chisholm<br>
> <br>
> On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 12:53 PM Cindy Taylor via Green <<a href="mailto:green@fuusm.org" target="_blank">green@fuusm.org</a>><br>
> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> > Hi all,<br>
> > I've just located some more information . Here are the specifications for<br>
> > the items offered by Sun Charge Systems.<br>
> > and the general link that allows you to see more photos of all the<br>
> > different options they offer.<br>
> > That company is headquartered in Cleveland , AL. and a division of<br>
> > Hornsby Steel-<br>
> > Lots of steel! Sun Charge Systems, Inc. 57 Arena Drive Cleveland, AL<br>
> > 35049 Tel.205 274-7002<br>
> ><br>
> > <a href="http://sunchargesystems.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://sunchargesystems.com</a><br>
> ><br>
> > specifications:<br>
> ><br>
> > <a href="http://sunchargesystems.com/specifications" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://sunchargesystems.com/specifications</a><br>
> ><br>
> ><br>
> > Might help in planning our own versions and get ideas for components.<br>
> > Weather proof is critical. I know that there was talk about getting<br>
> > publicly available wi-fi to help with all the schooling... but don't know<br>
> > what has happened in the Marietta area. a big concern as co-vid continues!<br>
> ><br>
> ><br>
> > cindy<br>
> ><br>
> > On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 12:37 PM gbanz42--- via Green <<a href="mailto:green@fuusm.org" target="_blank">green@fuusm.org</a>><br>
> > wrote:<br>
> ><br>
> >> For those GS people at the meeting yesterday, here are some follow-up<br>
> >> thoughts and a draft budget (attached - numbers are just place holders--we<br>
> >> can discuss specifics at our meeting on Tuesday, Sept 8 at 8 pm):<br>
> >><br>
> >> 1. The two projects we are focusing on are riparian restoration (on<br>
> >> the west side of the Muskingum River between the Putnam St. Bridge and the<br>
> >> RR bridge) and on the east side directly across from the west side<br>
> >><br>
> >> 2. Solar-powered charging stations for cell phones, laptops,<br>
> >> e-readers, other electronic devices including e-bicycles and electric<br>
> >> wheelchairs<br>
> >><br>
> >> I have researched some options for the charging stations. Cindy<br>
> >> Taylor has provided to me much information already on this idea.<br>
> >><br>
> >> It is difficult to get information on costs on Labor Day, but<br>
> >> Cindy found a cost estimate for one charging station in Lincoln NE (funded<br>
> >> by the local power company) - $34,000.<br>
> >><br>
> >> There is a company in Italy that makes these stations, but I<br>
> >> could not find a price. The U of Texas-Austin has some very attractive<br>
> >> solar-powered charging stations that were constructed by their art students<br>
> >> in a fabrication lab--don't know costs.<br>
> >><br>
> >> I suggest we arrange for construction of our own (two) charging<br>
> >> stations --one on each side of the river at the same locations (roughly) as<br>
> >> the riparian restoration areas. We had talked about putting these stations<br>
> >> at multi-use trails like the River Trail in Marietta, but people using the<br>
> >> River Trail are on the trial to bike, walk or run and not linger--nor are<br>
> >> they inclined to leave their devices unattended while recharging. We need<br>
> >> to set them at some places where people will linger (enough to charge their<br>
> >> devices). On the east side people will be drawn from those frequenting and<br>
> >> working at Front St. stores. On the west side they will be drawn from<br>
> >> Harmar School and those who frequent and work at west side business.<br>
> >><br>
> >> If the pandemic should persist or recur, there will continue to be<br>
> >> people working form home (i.e., outside the enclosed office space).<br>
> >> "Working from home" might take the form of working at the charging station<br>
> >> in an attractive (and sustainable) outdoor space.<br>
> >><br>
> >> To connect the two projects we will locate the charging stations<br>
> >> at the site of riparian restoration and provide a display (at the charging<br>
> >> stations) about what plants have been placed at the two sites).<br>
> >><br>
> >> A standard at these charging stations seems to be four AC outlets<br>
> >> and 24 USB ports.<br>
> >><br>
> >> Because of the expense of ready-made charging stations, my<br>
> >> suggestion would be that we hire Jay Warmke (Annie, please let me know if<br>
> >> this is possible) to build the solar panels and electrical configuration<br>
> >> and another construction person (any suggestions on who?) to build the<br>
> >> canopy/shelter and benches (like a large picnic table) to be connected to<br>
> >> the electrical outlets and USB ports.<br>
> >><br>
> >> Here is how I think these two projects fulfill the CITF guidelines:<br>
> >><br>
> >> Contribute to Climate Change Adaptation<br>
> >> Riparian Restoration - Supports pollinators<br>
> >> endangered by climate change and offers diversity of plant life to offset<br>
> >> invasive species present during climate change<br>
> >> Charging Stations - Supports renewable energy and<br>
> >> reduces dependence on fossil fuels and provides a model for renewable<br>
> >> energy use.<br>
> >><br>
> >> Mitigate Effects of Climate change<br>
> >> Riparian Restoration - Reduces erosion in key areas<br>
> >> and provides some defense against flooding<br>
> >> Charging Stations - Encourages and provides model for<br>
> >> reliance on renewable energy to reduce use of energy from fossil fuels.<br>
> >><br>
> >> Promote Water stewardship<br>
> >> Riparian Restoration - Prevents some runoff to Ohio<br>
> >> & Muskingum rivers and models use of native plants and support of<br>
> >> pollinators to prevent runoff and erosion along the Muskingum and Ohio<br>
> >> rivers.<br>
> >> Charging Stations - By lingering at charging<br>
> >> stations people will gain an appreciation for native plants and pollinators<br>
> >> as a means to prevent erosion and runoff.<br>
> >><br>
> >> Protect Biodiversity<br>
> >> Riparian Restoration - Native plants and plants to<br>
> >> attract pollinators will be chosen for biodiversity<br>
> >> Charging Stations - By lingering at charging<br>
> >> stations people will gain an appreciation for native plants and<br>
> >> pollinators.<br>
> >><br>
> >> Advance Circular Economy<br>
> >> Charging Stations - Recycling receptacles will be<br>
> >> placed at each charging stations for the most likely discarded items,<br>
> >> e.g., plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, cardboard.<br>
> >><br>
> >> Please note the number sin this draft budget are just place<br>
> >> holders--we need to plug in real numbers Tuesday evening.<br>
> >><br>
> >> Can we get some prior approval from the city for these two sites<br>
> >> before this Friday?<br>
> >><br>
> >> Please edit/comment/add to the above description.<br>
> >><br>
> >> --<br>
> >> George Banziger<br>
> >> 202 Lawton Road<br>
> >> Marietta, OH 45750-1111<br>
> >> 740-434-5685<br>
> >> cell: 740-434-3354<br>
> >><br>
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Marietta, OH 45750-1111<br>
740-434-5685<br>
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