[Green] [Green Dupont CITF Application
Annie Warmke
annie at bluerockstation.com
Thu Sep 10 08:59:10 CDT 2020
My bet is that we can find an volunteer engineer to hook things up if
that's required (plus we might have to pay for an install permit, plus
some municipalities require an a pre-engineer inspection). Lumber is
super expensive right now so we might create the design and ask for
people to donate lumber. I pledged some money for Sustainable Marietta
that could be used towards the bench or signage if it's needed. I'm not
convinced we need a real bench - a cover over the charging unit seems
necessary bit people can surely stand up to wait for q "fast" charge.
If the bench is what's costly then perhaps we exclude that and move it
to phase II of the project. Annie
On 9/9/2020 5:17 PM, Michael Chisholm via Green wrote:
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael Chisholm
>
> On Wed, Sep 9, 2020 at 4:07 PM <gbanz42 at suddenlink.net
> <mailto:gbanz42 at suddenlink.net>> wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> Thanks for that news. Sounds wonderful.
>
> 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?
>
>
> ---- Michael Chisholm via Green <green at fuusm.org
> <mailto:green at fuusm.org>> 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
> > >
> > > 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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> --
> George Banziger
> 202 Lawton Road
> Marietta, OH 45750-1111
> 740-434-5685
> cell: 740-434-3354
>
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