Energized by the Fair

"The Green Energy Fair last Saturday was a great success," reports Dennis Robison of the Chowan/Edenton Environmental Group. "While we haven't received the final count, we believe there were between 250 and 300 attendees."

The group served 175 lunches provided by the Town of Edenton, North Carolina. The Fair had 20 exhibitors, ranging from high-end solar panels to vermiculture. The exhibitors were pleased with the attendance, and many people commented that they appreciated the information. The Green Energy Fair offered several short classes, on topics such as weatherization and landscaping with drought-resistant plants. In the photo here, a local science teacher shows people how to compost with worms.

The group gave out a number of door prizes, and energy saving light bulbs were given to everyone as they left the hall. "This was the first major effort of the Chowan/Edenton Environmental Group. We'll probably make this an annual event," says Robison. Congratulations on your efforts to help the community be more energy-efficient!