Solar Farm Tour in Johnston, RI

1 A St,Johnston RI 02919

20 May, 2023

Description

This event includes some walking over grassy, uneven, and potentially muddy terrain. Dress in sturdy shoes and long pants. Join us for a tour of a solar farm that provides green power to our Green Powered members, plus residents of Providence, Portsmouth, Barrington, South Kingstown, Newport, Narragansett, and Central Falls via their new community electricity programs. Built on top of a closed landfill, the Johnston solar site covers x acres with x panels and produces about x MWH of clean energy every year. Developer Captona Partners will show us around & discuss the history, operations, & impact of the Johnston solar farm. Plus, check out electric cars, talk with their drivers, and enjoy bagels and pastries on us. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so please RSVP with intention to attend (and cancel your RSVP if you can no longer make it so we may give your spot to someone else). ---- Schedule: 11 - 11:15am - Check out Electric Cars & grab refreshments 11:15: Welcome by Green Energy Consumers Alliance 11:30 - 12:15: Tour part of solar farm, plus Q&A session with Captona. This will include some walking over uneven, grassy terrain. Where: Captona Solar Field on A St GPS: 1 A St, Johnston, RI 02919 - then follow signs to our tour * the area looks industrial and off limits, but we assure you you are allowed to be there. ---- If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call at 401-439-0640 or email [email protected]. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on May 20th!