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Surprise Lake Camp to Unveil Solar Energy System in Cold Spring, NY
Dedication Ceremony Scheduled for November 30th
COLD SPRING, NY – November 23, 2009 – Surprise Lake Camp, one of New York’s leading Jewish sleepaway camps, has harnessed the power of the sun with the installation of a 20 kilowatt (kW) solar energy system at its facility in Cold Spring. The system was installed by Mercury Solar Systems and will be unveiled at a dedication ceremony on Monday, November 30th at 9:00am.
The system’s 98 panels are aligned on the gym facility at the camp and are expected to offset close to 40,000 pounds of carbon dioxide each year, the equivalent of recycling 380,103 cans of soda, not burning 2,014 gallons of gasoline and planting 2 acres of trees.
“Environmental stewardship is one of Surprise Lake Camp’s institutional values and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and our reliance on non-renewable resources to ensure that we deliver a healthier and more ecologically friendly environment for our children,” said Jordan Dale, executive director at Surprise Lake Camp. “Our team has taken a major step with the implementation of this solar energy system and we look forward to many more greening initiatives to come.”
Surprise Lake Camp was able to finance close to 70% of the cost with an incentive through NYSERDA’s (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) Solar Electric Incentive Program.
“We are pleased to be able to assist Jordan and his team on their environmental crusade,” said Jared Haines, president, Mercury Solar Systems. “Our solar consultants are working with numerous non-profits like Surprise Lake Camp, throughout the region to help them achieve their environmental and financial goals with a solar energy system.”
About Surprise Lake Camp
Surprise Lake Camp (SLC) is a coed sleepaway camp located just 60 miles from New York City. SLC stands for more than just great fun. Since 1902, the camp has helped young people to grow and develop. Campers come away with better skills for getting along with others, greater independence, enhanced self-esteem, stronger Jewish identities, heightened environmental awareness, and a fuller sense of their creative potential. For more information visit http://www.surpriselake.org/index.php.
About Mercury Solar Systems
Mercury Solar Systems is one of the leading solar integrators on the East Coast. The company
designs and installs solar electric and solar thermal energy systems for the commercial and residential marketplace and to date has installed hundreds of solar systems totaling several million watts of energy. Mercury Solar Systems is a subsidiary of Mercury Energy (formerly Aquus Energy), a leading provider of solar energy systems throughout the United States, and backed by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. For more information visit www.mercurysolarsystems.com.
Mercury Solar Systems is a registered trademark of Mercury Solar Systems, Inc.
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