Almost a month ago, I wrote about the first-ever grants awarded by 1% for the Tetons. Those 10 grants, totaling $100,806, rewarded local efforts that focus on long-term sustainability in the Tetons. As I said in that post, all of the grant recipients are worthy of a pat on the back.

Even though every one of the 10 groups is making a difference in our community, I'm most impressed by what Teton County Library is doing. Not only are they launching a five-year effort to install 40 solar panels per year atop the library, but they've incorporated an ambitious public education agenda into the project.

According to Dail Barbour, Facility Manager at the library:

There are limitless educational opportunities for us all the way from Storytime for kids to adult seminars.

The first of many public offerings is scheduled for Thursday, September 27th from 6:30-8:30 pm in the library's Ordway Auditorium. Titled Library Goes Solar, this free panel discussion will explore how the library's project fits in with county-wide efforts to increase energy conservation. In February, the library will offer a how-to seminar.

The ultimate goal of the solar panel installation is to generate up to 30% of the library's energy.

Kudos to Dail Barbour and the library team for not only doing the right thing, but for spreading the word through education as well.

Carbon Neutral Journal's kudos are brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort.

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