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April 12, 2008: Solar Installation on Holy Cross Project Employs Locals
This month Global Green installed solar panels on the the first Holy Cross Site home, in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans. This installation marked a new milestone for the project, which is set to achieve LEED Platinum certification under the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system.
Global Green partnered with solar installers Meridian Energy Systems and green advocacy group Louisiana Clean Tech Network to seek out and hire residents of the Holy Cross neighborhood to assist in installation. Allan Jones, owner of Gal Can Electric was chosen to take part in this installation. The hope is that this will be the beginning of a larger solar training initiative for residents of New Orleans, in preparation for many solar projects projected to take place this year.
-- Mike Lopez, New Orleans Program Associate
