On May 11 SEEDS of Northeastern PA will host The Highlights Foundation in a virtual update on its sustainability initiatives at the Boyds Mill Retreat Center in Wayne County starting at 8:00 p.m.

Thanks to the COVID-19 Restart Grant it received from Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, The Highlights Foundation is able to accomplish many wanted sustainability projects that will improve energy efficiency and reduce costs for the center.

The grant includes funding for:

-- 105kW solar garden

-- 23 mini-split heat/air conditioning units (one per cabin)

-- Spray foam insulation

-- Energy monitoring system

-- Educational opportunities

The Highlights Foundation is opening its doors for community members to learn about these initiatives which SEEDS helped develop in partnership with the Foundation.

The program is free, but registration is required. Click Here to register.  A Zoom link will be emailed to those who register.

For over 35 years, the nonprofit The Highlights Foundation has been positively impacting the lives of children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves.

This is achieved through workshops and events that teach adults how to write and illustrate to children.

Visit the SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support website for more information on programs, initiatives, other upcoming events and how you can get involved.  Click Here to sign up for their newsletter.

Questions should be directed to Executive Director Olga Trushina by sending an email to: Olga@SeedsGroup.net,  or call 570)-245–1256.

Since its inception, SEEDS has completed over 245 energy assessments, 8 Do-It-Yourself solar workshops and helped with more than 12 solar installations, leading to many NEPA households, nonprofits and businesses adopting solar technologies and energy conservation measures.

[Posted: May 3, 2021]

5/10/2021