Raising the barn creates something necessary that could not be achieved with help. It also generates a sense of accomplishment in the community. That idea is being applied to solar hot water heating by some thoughtful and motivated folks in Arlington Virginia.
October 2010 marked the successful launch of the Solar Raisers program, a new initiative of Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE). Like crop mobing, solar barn raising galvenizes a segment of the community, teaches skills and empowers. Check out the story with great photos.
