[Green] Dupont CITF Application
Annie Warmke
annie at bluerockstation.com
Wed Sep 9 15:52:33 CDT 2020
Congratulations everybody! Annie
On 9/9/2020 1:32 PM, Michael Chisholm via Green wrote:
> 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 <mailto: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 <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 <mailto: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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