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Pedal Power

Educate about creating alternative energy sources by riding a bicycle.Pedal Power

COMPETED FOR

$5K
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Competed in
July, 2010

Goals

  • Purchase power-generating bicycle trainers and other educational items

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Overview

Pedal Power has a goal of educating the public on energy conservation and sustainablity in a fun, non-overbearing way. It's simple: We hold an event where we generate power with bicycle trainers and use the power generated to help power the venue. This has been an effective way of showing how hard it can be to generate power, and energy conservation is a key component to our long term energy consumption.

Deliverables:

  • 10 - 12 power-generating bicycle trainers: $330 apiece
  • Additional educational material that demonstrates energy conservation: $400
  • Funds to assist with holding 5 - 6 events in the first year where we would help power the event: $640

 

 

 

How will the 5K be Used?

Budget Notes: The trainers will be used throughout the year to power a variety of things (e.g. sound system, A/V equipment) at events in the Central Virginia area. In addition, the funds will be used to help generate an educational package that will help people understand the importance of energy conservation.
$ 3,960 Purchase and maintain bicycle trainers capable of generating power.
$ 400 Educational materials that help drive home the need to conserve energ.
$ 640 Funds to assist with 5 - 6 events per year.
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