Solar Celebration and Open House
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Solar Celebration and Open House
June 15 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us to celebrate ZCD’s latest step towards sustainability with the installation of a 9.7 kW solar system atop the zendo roof.
To acknowledge this milestone, we are inviting members, friends, local nonprofits, and those living in our ZCD neighborhood to celebrate with us on Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Activities will include a solar panel ribbon-cutting ceremony, hands-on solar learning, Q&A with solar experts, and a temple open house for visitors. Plus food and music!
Completed in a single day on April 24th, the installation marks a significant milestone in our sangha’s commitment to environmental stewardship. This state-of-the-art system, consisting of 24 solar panels, is poised to fulfill all the electricity needs of the center. With no upfront cost, the system is financed through a 20-year power purchase agreement with RE-volv, a nonprofit that helps nonprofits across the country go solar, while raising awareness about equitable climate solutions, and training the next generation of clean energy leaders. ZCD will enjoy electricity bill savings over time by hedging the increasing cost of grid-supplied electricity from Xcel Energy. The initiative is a win-win for ZCD’s budget and for the environment!
RSVPs are appreciated (use the Register button below) but not required. Please feel free to just stop by!
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