Solar Now

01/15/2012

Better Future Project
2012 Summer Internships

Regular Deadline: January 15th

Late Deadline: March 1st


Learn by doing. Live your values. Lead by example.

This summer, join the movement for a better future.

People ⇒ Power ⇒ Justice


Climate Summer (New England):
Program Dates: June 13th - August 18th
Learn community organizing!
Become a stronger leader!
Spend your summer on a bike, traveling across New England!
Learn from and connect with community leaders!
Inspire others to take action to live their values more deeply!
Highlight what communities are doing to move beyond fossil fuels through the press, blogging, and our new Digital Movement Map!


Ride for the Future (Gulf Coast):
Program Dates: May 22nd - July 30th
Learn community organizing!
Become a stronger leader!
Spend your summer on a bike, traveling across Louisiana and Texas!
Learn from and connect with community leaders!
Inspire others to take action to live their values more deeply!
Highlight what communities are doing to move beyond fossil fuels through the press, blogging, and our new Digital Movement Map!
Highlight the harms of the the fossil fuel industry in environmental justice communities and communities hit by oil spills, hurricanes, and wildfires.
Bike to ExxonMobil’s headquarters and ask them to join the movement for a better future!


Applications for both programs are available at http://www.climatesummer.net/get-involved/apply/
FMI see: climatesummer.net and rideforthefuture.org

Riders may apply for both programs, or only apply for one program. The programs are open to all young adults ages 18-25. You do not need to be attending/have attended college to apply. Older applicants who are currently full-time students will be considered. We encourage you to apply early, as the program will be filled as soon as we admit a sufficient number of diverse and qualified applicants. Food and housing are provided to all participants, and limited funds are available to help those who require further financial assistance in order to ride.

Thank you for your interest in our 2012 Summer Programs. Please note that this joint application allows you to apply for individually to Climate Summer, individually to Ride for the Future, or collectively to both programs.Frequently Asked Questions

10/24/2011

10/21/2011

GREAT NEW T-SHIRTS JUST CAME IN! come to the Energy Harvest Festival tomorrow to get one!

10/13/2011

Press Release:

Press Release

Solar Energy Harvest Festival, Saturday October 22, 11:30AM- 3 PM (rain date Oct. 23)
Celebrating 30 years of Solar Power at Greenergy Park, next to Beverly High School at corner of Tozer and Sohier Rds, Beverly. Local clean energy, food and music

- Meet the Plumbers who installed the Solar system on the White House during the Carter administration

- Tour America’s pioneer site for commercial sized Solar Electricity

- Learn from Presentations by home energy experts

- Enjoy Music by Salem Jazz All Stars

- Environmental arts and crafts table

- Local food, gifts and produce. (Vidalia’s, Utopia Farm, The Food Project)

- Crafts by True North

- Beverly Cycles workshop- new and used bikes for sale and tune-ups ($15).

- Free admission and parking (donations accepted).
For more information call 617-335-2706 or visit SolarNow.org

The Solar Array on the hill above Beverly High School is 30 years old and the only one remaining from several that were built across the country during President Jimmy Carter’s administration. It has been a reliable source of solar power since it was built.
Since 2004 volunteers and the Board of the non-profit Solar Now have worked to promote the system as an historical, functioning beacon for the new clean energy era. After the founder, Dr. Coleman passed away the photovoltaic site was named the Dr John W Coleman Greenergy Park.

The Solar Now Board hosts an annual event at the park to celebrate and learn about clean energy. The special guests this year will be the engineer/plumbers who installed the Solar energy system at the White House during the Carter administration. Everyone is invited to enjoy a great day with their whole family (please no dogs unless they are assistance dogs).

08/29/2011

Fred Hopps takes us on a guided tour of an historic installation that is under threat of removal by the local Beverly council in Massachusetts.

08/26/2011