Thomas Jefferson Solar Panel Initiative
TJ Solar Panel Initiative, 6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22312
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Why Help Us?
Before helping a cause, everyone wants to know, “Why?” On this blog, we have had a page up for some time now extensively detailing all the reasons why - but the length of the page seems to be intimidating. Solution? Condense the material.
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So, for those who are pressed for time, I have condensed the reasons why you should help into one, short paragraph.
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The goals of the TJSPI have both an ecological and educational aspect. Although the consequences of using renewable energy are well-known, namely, independence from fossil fuels and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, the educational impacts of this project are also immense. TJHSST has an Energy Systems Lab and associated classes. One of the technologies students in these classes study are forms of renewable energy, especially solar energy. Although studying about these systems is beneficial, having a working solar panel array would be phenomenal. And lastly, the solar panels would reduce the energy costs of the school, allowing funds to be redirected to desperately underfunded areas.
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Still have questions? Please do not hesitate to visit our page fully detailing the benefits here, or email us at the.tjspi@gmail.com for more information
How You Can Help
One of the major goals of the TJSPI is to make the donation process more streamlined and efficient. We all hate it - or at least, I know I do - when we find an organization we’d love to donate to, do the research to donate to them, but then can’t figure out their esoteric process.
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Not with the TJSPI. Whether you are a company, a non-profit, a community member, a TJ parent or student, or anyone else in this world, we have a route for you to donate. And it’s not just monetary contributions that we accept: we will accept just about anything that will help us out in raising money, gaining publicity, etc.
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So that takes us to the all-important point: how can you help? If you are interested in donation money or material goods, please go to http://tjspi.110mb.com/howsp.php to download various informational packages on donating. These packages contain information on the TJSPI, a donation form, and lots of other material. (Note: Donations to the TJSPI are considered donations to a public educational institution, making your donation tax-deductible.) Every cent of funds and ounce of material you donate can go a very long way in helping us. To recognize your generosity, the TJSPI has set up a series of recognition measures to ensure that the many charitable people in our society, such as yourself, do not go unrecognized. All donors contributing $25 or more will have their name published, should they give us permission to do so, in a full-page newspaper advertisement that will be taken out at the end of this project. All donors contributing funds or goods valued at $1,000 or more will have their name engraved on a customized, digital, interactive donor wall with touch-screen monitors and a user interface to allow interaction with the solar panel arrays and equipment.
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If you are interested in donating your time, we are extremely grateful. Time is our biggest constraint, and any help puts us many hours and days closer to our goal. Please email us at the.tjspi@gmail.com to receive more information on how to help us with various activities. Thank you so much for your interest!
Thomas Jefferson Solar Panel Initiative
The Thomas Jefferson Solar Panel Initiative is campaigning to help make our school and local community greener. Right now we are working to install solar panels on our school, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) in Alexandria, VA. We believe that we can set an example and pioneer new alternative energy options to reduce our carbon footprint. As the threat of global warming looms, and as the cost of standard fuels soars, it is imperative that new forms of energy are used.
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We are in the process of fundraising to install the panels. So far we have $15000. Due to a generous discount from Standard Solar Inc., we can have a basic package with 16 panels for $20000. So if you want to help make our school green, please help our cause!
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Although installing solar panels on the school is our main focus, we have also been involved in other environmental advocacy campaigns. We have called and written to our congressmen, urging them to pass green legislation. We have petitioned to stop the Wise County Power Plant, a coal-burning power plant that would release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. We have listened to many speakers about various environmental issues, and watched movies from about how war hurts the environment to global warming. If you go to TJHSST and want to join, just sign up for EIC Wednesday B blocks. If you do not go to TJ but would like to help, please view our post on How to Help - it should be posted in a few days. You, too, can make a difference!
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Please visit our website for more information: tjspi.110mb.com.
