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Florida Matters piece presented by WUSF by Larry Elliston, shows what one Florida resident did to dramatically reduce utility bills, help the environment and invest in her own future, with the help of Solar Direct. Learn More at our website dedicated to Florida Solar Renewable Technologies: www.florida-solar.com

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Tonight on WUSF - Florida Matters

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Florence Search, a 5th Grade teacher at Perkins Elementary in St Petersburg, was selected by renowned Film Producer and Storyteller, Larry Elliston, as a featured story for the WUSF TV PBS broadcast of the new Florida Matters Television series airing Friday February 13th at 8pm and Sunday February 15th at 9:30am. There will also be an appearance by Dr. Charlie Crist, of St Petersburg, the father of Florida’s Governor. The subject of this week’s program is Sustainability and Environmental Consciousness.

The story is all about the teacher, Florence Search’s commitment to environmental responsibility and how it can really reduce your utility bills. “Flo is such a perfect Florida story,” Larry says, after filming her teaching her class about the virtues of solar and the sustainable lifestyle. Her students were so excited about her lesson, that one of the best sounds bites comes from a student who says, “I always wanted to know someone who lives in a solar powered house only to find out it was my teacher.”

After filming in the classroom, Larry takes his cameras to the teacher’s St Petersburg home where she also teaches her neighbors and fellow Floridians how you can convert a poorly performing financial investment into a much better investment in Florida sunlight which has reduced her $300 per month utility bill to almost nothing. Florence had Solar Direct, of Bradenton install solar which produces electric, makes her hot water, and even powers her swimming pool pump. “She really practices what she teaches, and I was really impressed by her,” states Larry Elliston.

Dr. Charlie Crist, the Governor’s father and a recent solar pool heating system owner of Solar Direct, also makes an appearance and speaks about his son’s support and future of solar in Florida.

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New technology for Florida Pool Owners

Solar Direct is applying for a grant from the Florida Energy Office to help promote solar energy to Floridians. Our proposal is to demonstrate and promote the use of solar powered swimming pool pumps.

We are seeking Florida pool owners who would agree to have a solar powered pool pump installed at their home. You would commit to providing payment for 50% of the normal cost for installation, and funds from the grant plus promotion discounts from Solar Direct and the equipment manufacture would pay for the remaining portion.

You benefit by getting a system that sells for $8500 for half price plus reducing your cost of electric to run your existing pool pump – a savings of approximately $50 per month off your electric bill.

PLUS the Solar Pool Pump qualifies for the 30% federal tax credit so you end up paying only $2,975 after the grant/rebates, that is a 65% savings off the retail price.

After the installation, you would co-host a community event where visitors could come to see the system and learn about the benefits of solar. We would also highlight any other solar or renewable systems that you already have purchased from Solar Direct.

Your commitment of your time and home for the event would also receive matching funds from the state to help promote solar energy.

By signing the Commitment Letter you are agreeing to participate if the grant is approved and funded; however, there is no legal requirement that you participate or make any payment in the event unforeseen circumstances prevent your involvement at any time in the future.

If this project interests you please join us in bringing an innovative new technology to Florida!

» Click here to view the commitment letter
OR
» Email Solar Direct for More information

If the grant is approved, your installation be funded and completed in 2009 or 2010.

Your commitment letter will help us secure the grant funds, and will help bring the message of clean renewable energy to more Floridians. Please act today; our deadline for receiving your letter is November 14th 2008. We deeply appreciate your help in raising awareness and creating clean energy jobs in Florida.

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