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Tucson Church Saves with Solar
Tucson, AZ- April 17, 2012- St. Philip’s In The Hills Episcopal Church is celebrating the completion of their solar power system. Installed on three covered parking structures, this project was made possible by a generous gift from dedicated parishioner Dr. Donna Cosulich. The solar system allows the church to save money and make a public [...]
Technicians for Sustainability 2012 Solar Grant Open Applications
Tucson, AZ – February 1, 2012 – Technicians for Sustainability (TFS) is proud to announce the opening of our 2012 Solar Grant application process. Starting immediately we will be accepting applications until March 21, the Spring Equinox. The TFS grant program is funded by 1% of our revenue to help non-profit groups install renewable energy [...]
Swim, Bike, Run – Powered by the Sun
Tucson, AZ- January 13, 2012: TriSports.com, Tucson’s very own triathlon, cycling, running and swimming gear shop, is now generating up to 100% of their electricity from solar power. The 128 kW solar electric (photovoltaic) system, designed and installed by Technicians for Sustainability, consists of two solar arrays mounted on custom built steel shade structures and [...]
All Charged Up at Brooklyn Pizza Company
Tucson, AZ- October 3rd, 2011- Brooklyn Pizza Company and Sky Bar announce the installation of two new electric vehicle charging stations in their shared solar covered parking lot. The two Blink electric vehicle charging stations have been installed near the solar canopies at Brooklyn Pizza Company and Sky Bar on Fourth Ave. These charging stations [...]
Soup Kitchen Saves with Solar
Tucson, AZ- October 3rd, 2011- Casa Maria Soup Kitchen announces the completion of its rooftop solar power system. The 3.87 kW solar electric (photovoltaic) system was paid for by a grant from Technicians for Sustainability, an incentive from Tucson Electric Power (TEP), and private donations. Producing over $70 dollars worth of electricity each month, the [...]
Amity Foundation
Amity Foundation is seeking a grant from TFS to install a solar energy system at their Circle Tree Ranch campus located in Tucson, AZ. Social Actions Amity has provided treatment services to the men, women, and children of Tucson for over 42 years. Intent on addressing the needs of the most marginalized individuals of our society, [...]
Coyote TaskForce
Coyote TaskForce is seeking a grant from TFS to install a solar energy system at their downtown Tucson building housing Our Place Clubhouse and Café 54. Social Efforts Coyote TaskForce is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in May of 1989 dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) throughout Pima [...]
Celebrate Your Solar
TFS customers throughout Southern Arizona are showing their solar pride and promoting the solar power movement. Making the switch from fossil fuels not only benefits you, but also our shared environmental future. Below are a few ways that you can let your fellow community members know you are making a difference. Once again, thank you [...]
Solar Education Programs
As part of our mission, we believe we have a social responsibility to educate our fellow community members about solar energy and the importance of employing renewable resources. We are always willing to speak with local groups about sustainability, water catchment, and solar power. Solar Open House We understand and appreciate that each of our customers [...]
Referral Program
Solar provides enormous benefits for the environment and your wallet, but it’s also great for our community. Do you know someone who is interested in going solar? Each time you send us a referral that results in a new TFS customer, we’ll make a $100 donation, in your name, to your favorite local non-profit (must [...]
Photo Journal: Culvert Cistern Installation
Below is a photo journal of a culvert cistern installation completed by the TFS water harvesting crew. The full installation took place over two days, one week apart. Day 1 TFS crew arrives on site, marks out cistern location and levels ground. Underground plumbing is put together and buried in the pad. Gutter and rainhead [...]
Local Non-Profit Organizations
There are many great non-profits to support with your customer referral. Below, are some of the organizations that strive to make southern Arizona a great place to live, for present and future generations. Tucson Clean and Beautiful, Inc. – Mission: To preserve and improve our environment, conserve natural resources, and enhance the quality of [...]
Industry Yard Signs
The following are examples of the industry yard signs that TFS has had made. If you are interested in having these signs made for your company, e-mail Tiernay Marsh at tiernay@tfssolar.com for a file that you can customize with your company information. TFS currently has these yard signs made at Signage for about $12 each. Each sign [...]
