[Green] Dupont CITF Application

Michael Chisholm mchisholm20 at gmail.com
Wed Sep 9 12:32:39 CDT 2020 

Great news! I talked with a representative for the Clear Into The Future
grant and she was excited about our two projects, the solar bench and the
river bank restoration! All contingency funds have been allocated, so our
award will remain at a healthy $7,500! (Again, of 29 projects submitted
*globally*, only 6 received more funding!)

She also said the Friday September 11th due date is a soft deadline. We can
take the time we need to submit a thorough application given the quick
pivot and her support for the new direction. I would still like to get the
application submitted by Sunday to receive the funds from DuPont in a
timely manner.

Regards,

Michael Chisholm

On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 12:53 PM Cindy Taylor via Green <green at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> Hi all,
> I've just located some more information . Here are the specifications for
> the items offered by Sun Charge Systems.
> and the general link that allows you to see more photos of all the
> different options they offer.
>  That company is headquartered in Cleveland , AL. and a division of
> Hornsby Steel-
> Lots of steel! Sun Charge Systems, Inc.   57 Arena Drive  Cleveland, AL
> 35049   Tel.205 274-7002
>
> http://sunchargesystems.com
>
> specifications:
>
> http://sunchargesystems.com/specifications
>
>
> 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!
>
>
> cindy
>
> On Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 12:37 PM gbanz42--- via Green <green at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
>
>> 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):
>>
>>      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
>>
>>        2. Solar-powered charging stations for cell phones, laptops,
>> e-readers, other electronic devices including e-bicycles and electric
>> wheelchairs
>>
>>           I have researched some options for the charging stations. Cindy
>> Taylor  has provided to me much information already on this idea.
>>
>>           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.
>>
>>          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.
>>
>>         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.
>>
>>       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.
>>
>>       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).
>>
>>        A standard at these charging stations seems to be four AC outlets
>> and 24 USB ports.
>>
>>        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.
>>
>>       Here is how I think these two projects fulfill the CITF guidelines:
>>
>>            Contribute to Climate Change Adaptation
>>                     Riparian Restoration - Supports pollinators
>> endangered  by climate change and offers diversity of plant life to offset
>> invasive species present during climate change
>>                     Charging Stations - Supports renewable energy and
>> reduces dependence on fossil fuels and provides a model for renewable
>> energy use.
>>
>>           Mitigate Effects of Climate change
>>                     Riparian Restoration - Reduces erosion in key areas
>> and provides some defense against flooding
>>                     Charging Stations - Encourages and provides model for
>> reliance on renewable energy to reduce use of energy from fossil fuels.
>>
>>            Promote Water stewardship
>>                      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.
>>                       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.
>>
>>            Protect Biodiversity
>>                      Riparian Restoration - Native plants and plants to
>> attract pollinators will be chosen for biodiversity
>>                       Charging Stations - By lingering at charging
>> stations people will gain an appreciation for native plants and
>> pollinators.
>>
>>              Advance Circular Economy
>>                    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.
>>
>>     Please note the number sin this draft budget are just place
>> holders--we need to plug in real numbers Tuesday evening.
>>
>>     Can we get some prior approval from the city for these two sites
>> before this Friday?
>>
>>     Please edit/comment/add to the above description.
>>
>> --
>> George Banziger
>> 202 Lawton Road
>> Marietta, OH 45750-1111
>> 740-434-5685
>> cell: 740-434-3354
>>
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