Welcome to the Needham Solar Challenge!

Step 1.  150 Needham households or businesses make qualifying contributions to the New England Wind Fund by April 30, 2008.

Result:  All the money goes to support clean energy wind turbine projects in New England. 

Step 2. The Mass Tech Collaborative pays for buying and installing a 2kW solar array for an Needham municipal or school building.

Result:  The city saves money on electricity costs, creates fewer greenhouse gases, and helps New England take steps towards energy independence and away from global warming!  

Dear Needham Resident:

 

The Town of Needham is participating in the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Solar Challenge.  In conjunction with the League of Women Voters and the Green Needham Collaborative, the Town is encouraging residents to make a contribution to the New England Wind Fund. A gift to the New England Wind Fund will provide the Town with funding for investments in clean energy projects.  A contribution will help the New England Wind Fund invest in alterative energy technologies for the region, while also allowing the Town to make its own energy use more efficient.  Projects that can be funded include hiring an energy consultant, investing in renewable energy, or establishing an energy task force.

 

As part of the challenge, if 150 residents make a one-time contribution of $100 or a monthly donation of $5 to the New England Wind Fund by April 30, 2008, the Town will receive a two kilowatt photovoltaic solar array to place on one of our public buildings. 

 

Communities that have participated in this program have successfully incorporated the solar panel into their school curriculum, and have also received funding to invest in improvements to make municipal buildings more energy efficient.

 

Conserving energy is a priority for the Town of Needham, and all residents are encouraged to be mindful of the energy that they consume.  If you are able, please help the Town of Needham reach its goal of 150 contributors!

 

Very truly yours

 

Board of Selectmen and Town Manager

 

Green Needham Collaborative

League of Women Voters

The Boston Globe: Seeking wind-power support (February 10 2008)

 

(Note: Needham will be credited automatically if you list "Needham" as your town in the join form)

You can also join through the mail by with the Needham Solar Challenge Form (PDF).

If you are interested in spreading the word to your friends and family contact Adam or call 617-524-3950 ex. 155 and we can provide sample e-mails, copies of the printed brochures, and posters.