The Green Challenge

About Me  Brock University Senator  Former Vice Chair of the BUSAC Environmental and Accessibility Committee  Currently sitting on the City of Port Colborne’s Environmental Advisory Committee

My Idea – Why Solar Energy  BUSU has the resources we need  We can do everything on site  Provide leadership to the University to follow suit Installing Solar Panels on the roof of the Student Alumni Center

Solar Energy – Isn’t That Expensive?  Yes  …BUT!  Because of the Ontario FIT program, BUSU would actually profit roughly 20% above what the initial investment is. Government Guarenteed

What About Equipment?  There are several local solar panel manufacturers that have the expertise and equipment to make this a reality  Canary Solar Niagara  Niagara Wind & Solar  Niagara Solar Energy  Niagara Windpower Inc.  Investing in the local economy and having a competitive contract will give Brock Students the best quality for their money

Recap  Use BUSU’s existing roof space to install a solar panel array to connect to the grid  Make back investment +20% over 20 year period  Investing in the local economy to better Niagara as a whole  Become an example to Brock and others in the area that Green is Good to Go!