USDA Director takes part in
ribbon-cutting for new solar system


Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 2:12 PM MST


USDA Rural Development along with partners PPEP, and Jose Coronel , Bee-Healthy store owner celebratede the completion of the hybrid solar system which includes a photovoltaic system to produce electrical energy needs and solar thermal for hot water heating of the store.


USDA Rural Development along with partners PPEP, Douglas Mayor Dr. Michael Goimez and Jose Coronel , Bee-Healthy store owner celebratede the completion of the hybrid solar system

The USDA, PPEP, Bee Healthy and Douglas took part in a ribbon cutting commemorating the solar system completion on Thursday, January 21..

 Mayor Dr. Michael Gomez “This project is a great example of partners working together to assist rural small businesses in developing renewable energy systems, and in making energy-efficient improvements to their operation”, said State Director Alan Stephens.

USDA Rural Development’s mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural residents.  Rural Development fosters growth in homeownership, finances business development, and supports the creation of critical community and technology infrastructure. Further information on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA Rural Development’s web site at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov.

 

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Comments

    XXXRAY wrote on Jan 30, 2010 5:45 PM:

    " When I first read the title I thought "solar system" as in planets and sun! Maybe it should have said "solar power stystem. "

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