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  1. First UU Wilmington
  2. Environmental Justice Task Force
  3. Solar Panel Team

SOLAR PANELS PERFORMANCE

July 20, 2022 Posted By: dalestratton Environmental Justice Task Force No comments yet

Solar panel performance has been great! Each month, the 95 panels have produced from 13% to 41% of the electricity we have used. From the monthly production bar graph, you can clearly see how the longer days and increasing height of the sun in the sky raise the amount of...

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Our Intentions for Fighting Injustice and Transforming the World Through Loving Action

March 2, 2022 Posted By: dalestratton Electronic Giving No comments yet

Our First U mission calls us to fight injustice and transform the world through loving action and we are meeting this intention head on. Our three official Social Justice Task Forces are the way we, as a congregation, are focusing on this mission. All are outward focused and involve members...

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Winter Solstice Celebration and Solar Panel Blessing

December 21, 2021 Posted By: Marina Van Renssen Solar Panel Team No comments yet

Last week, we celebrated the end of a process that started back in 2017 with Phil Krape’s first analysis of solar prospects for First U. There had been bursts of activity and pauses along the way but we are near completion. The switch will be turned on Thursday, December 30,...

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Solar Panel Installation

November 24, 2021 Posted By: dalestratton Environmental Justice Task Force No comments yet

Progress continues with our solar panel installation. The next step will be inspections and then connecting to Delmarva Power. For a gallery of photos, please click here.

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Winter Solstice Solar Panel Project Celebration

November 17, 2021 Posted By: dalestratton News No comments yet

Save the Date: Sunday, December 19 at 4:30 p.m. Join us in the outdoor sanctuary (church field next to Concord Pike) We are celebrating with story, music, blessing of our solar panels, a bonfire, and time to socialize.

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Rooftop Solar Panel Installation

November 16, 2021 Posted By: Marina Van Renssen Environmental Justice Task Force No comments yet

Our Solar Panel Project was completed on December 30, 2022! Photos:

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Update on the Solar Project

August 19, 2021 Posted By: dalestratton Environmental Justice Task Force No comments yet

We had two visits from Clean Energy, our solar contractors the last week of July, then the first week of August in preparation of the final design. The design was shared with the Solar team and we received answers to a few questions. The design was completed and approved and...

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News from the Solar Committee

June 16, 2021 Posted By: dalestratton Environmental Justice Task Force No comments yet

We are ready to sign a contract, send the deposit and proceed with the solar project. The Solar Team received commitment from the congregation for the full array for the newer education wing roof. Once Clean Energy comes and does a final assessment, we will see the design layout, fill...

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Final Week to Show Your Support for Solar Panels!

May 26, 2021 Posted By: dalestratton Buildings and Grounds No comments yet

It is with sunny gratefulness that the solar team thanks the congregation for their vote of support and participation in the solar project for First Unitarian Church. People who have made an early commitment can now send their donations to the church office. The account is set up and ready....

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Sunday Service:

Single service held at 10:30 a.m.

Address:

730 Halstead Road
Sharpley
Wilmington, DE 19803

Contact us:

Phone: 302-478-2384

Email: officemgr@firstuuwilm.org

Office hours: M-F 9:00-3:00
Sunday 10:15-12:15, closed Saturday

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