C.O.G.S (Citizens of Greater Springdale (C.O.G.S.) announced it will collaborate with Make-A-Difference Foundation, a Valley, Washington based public charity to achieve a positive outcome in a C.O.G.S. committee on Renewable Energy Solar 2010 project, which advocates the use of designated renewable energies as a means to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, said Sue Cox, chair of C.O.G.S. as the once known Horizons projects enhances its position in community involvement.
Solar 2010 envisions Springdale to designate renewable energy as the means to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and endorses its use as the marketplace produces a greater variety of products at affordable prices.
IMMEDIATE GOAL IS TOWN COUNCIL ACTION
C.O.G.S. Renewable Energy committee and Make-A-Difference Foundation has written an Action Plan to implement all activities according to spokesman Mike Easterly. "We intend to address the town council and get them aboard too," he added."Our immediate goal and the outcome of this Action Plan is for the Springdale Town Council to adopt a resolution establishing a partnership with Citizens of Greater Springdale (C.O.G.S.) and its Renewable Energy committee, and Make-A-Difference Foundation to organize a steering committee that encourages, accelerates, and advises in fulfilling the goal of twelve renewable energy systems to be installed locally by December 2010." Easterly added. The Action Plan asks for community support from commercial businesses and organizations, and private individuals, in fulfilling this goal.
EIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONS IDENTIFIED
To claim validity in renewable energy practices, the partnership has identified eight applications suitable for Springdale. They include solar-electricity, solar collection, wind, micro-hydro generation, wood waste combustion, borehole thermal, solar combustion air, and hydrogen fuel.
COLLABORATION KEY TO SUCCESS
C.O.G.S. is new to renewal energy advocacy, Make-A-Difference Foundation is not. In 2004, the foundation began advocating the use of renewable energy in the home and small business market through its "Green Acre Project." The organization has a mission of inspiring people to inquire and acquire wind an solar systems to grid-tie with local utility companies. As a non-profit, Make-A-Difference Foundation provides educational and hands-on experiences regarding renewable energies and makes solar and wind systems available to consumers at wholesale prices.
