Front Porch Florida Goes Solar

Allan Bedwell tells the audience why energy conservation is important.

Allan Bedwell receives a plaque from the Duval Heights neighborhood liaison Juanita Miles-Hamilton for DEP's efforts to help the community.

The Honorable Tom Bussing, Mayor of the
City of Gainesville, welcomes the crowd to Gainesville's Front Porch Community.

Mr. Gilbert Means, the Chairman of the Northeast Gainesville/Duval Area Front Porch Florida Revitalization Council, thanks everyone for attending and invites the group to a reception to celebrate the solar water heater donation.

The resident and recipient of the solar water heating unit Ms. Mildred Robinson, right, and friend, enjoy the dedication ceremony.

Patricia West, Director of the Office of Urban Opportunity, receives a plaque from the Duval Heights neighborhood liaison Juanita Miles-Hamilton for their efforts to help the community.

Ms. Robinson's solar electric panels mounted to her roof use the sun's energy to heat the water in her home.

Urban Opportunities staff