Grants for renewable energy

Posted by Amy Ruopp on April 17, 2007, 12:17:45 PM

Hi, I am a teacher in North West Lower MI and my class and I are looking at renewable enrgy. It is our intention to utilize wind power on our 250 acre campus. We are starting with some small pico turbine kits to experiment with before creating an out line for a larger one. Were a small school and dont have a lot of money to invest, are there grants or resources out there anyone might know about? Thanks

Amy

Posted by Kristen H on April 17, 2007, 01:13:06 PM

Re: Grants for renewable energy (Reply #1)

Great idea! You may have already checked out the following, but just in case, here are some sites to start:
Energy Smart Schools Initiative - http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154-25676-163876--,00.html
http://www.dsireusa.org/

"A maximum of $6,000 is available to purchase energy efficiency and renewable energy instructional materials from the National Energy Education Development (NEED) "
I didn't get to read over everything, but I noticed a May 1, 2007 deadline for something. So you may want to get started soon!

Good luck with the project! We'd love to see pictures. kristen

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Posted by John B on April 18, 2007, 11:03:55 AM

Re: Grants for renewable energy (Reply #2)

Amy,

It might be worth a try to contact Unisolar to see if they might give you some "free" solar panels. I think the State of Michigan gave Unisolar quite a few concessions and incentives to build their solar panel manufacturing plant in Michigan. Here's a link to something they have done for another school in Michigan.
http://www.ovonic.com/eb_so_solar_case_b.cfm

There is no harm in asking.

John

Posted by James Cormican on April 18, 2007, 05:33:08 PM

Re: Grants for renewable energy (Reply #3)

we do have educational discounts and we/I often go out of our way for school projects. Feel free to call me if you need any help. Also, it is common to see scratch/dent items that would otherwise go as losses be donated to worthy causes either by us or other sources in the industry. good luck with your project.

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Posted by Jim Sluyter on May 21, 2007, 07:05:47 AM

Re: Grants for renewable energy (Reply #4)

Quote from: Amy Ruopp on April 17, 2007, 12:17:45 PM

I listened to a teacher from Michigan's thumb region talk about a large alternative energy project, grant based, that was installed in his school. I don't know the source of grants, but it was a cost-cutting or energy *saving* grant, not specifically for renewables. They installed small commercial sized wind and solar. One point it that they were creative in the grants that they sought, and used the money for renewables.
For details contact
Woodland Wind, LLC
Brion Dickens
6323 Berne Rd.
Pigeon, MI 48755

Email: woodland AT airadvantage.net

Where in NW lower MI are you doing this project? You do know about the second annual energy fair in Onekama, right? Go to www.glrea.org for details. Our website, http://csafarms.org/fivespringsfarm.asp gives info on our modest renewable energy system (off-grid).

Good luck!
Jim

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Grants for renewable energy

Posted by Amy Ruopp on April 17, 2007, 12:17:45 PM

Posted by Kristen H on April 17, 2007, 01:13:06 PM

Posted by John B on April 18, 2007, 11:03:55 AM

Posted by James Cormican on April 18, 2007, 05:33:08 PM

Posted by Jim Sluyter on May 21, 2007, 07:05:47 AM

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