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.