VFW receives new solar panels to help keep lights on during power outages
A couple of local energy companies have joined forces to help those who have served in the armed forces with sustainable power.The New Orleans VFW center got new solar panels and other energy upgrades, all thanks to PosiGen, Solar Alternatives, and the nonprofit Empowered by Light.The solar energy system will allow the VFW post to continue operating during grid outages and provide critical services to community members and veterans during natural disasters and other emergencies.This VFW post is a community resource providing aid during emergencies, and now it can provide safe, reliable, and secure charging and cooling stations for people in need after extreme weather events.The new system will significantly offset the center’s electricity usage, saving the VFW approximately $1,400 per year in utility costs.
A couple of local energy companies have joined forces to help those who have served in the armed forces with sustainable power.
The New Orleans VFW center got new solar panels and other energy upgrades, all thanks to PosiGen, Solar Alternatives, and the nonprofit Empowered by Light.
The solar energy system will allow the VFW post to continue operating during grid outages and provide critical services to community members and veterans during natural disasters and other emergencies.
This VFW post is a community resource providing aid during emergencies, and now it can provide safe, reliable, and secure charging and cooling stations for people in need after extreme weather events.
The new system will significantly offset the center’s electricity usage, saving the VFW approximately $1,400 per year in utility costs.