Media Advisory: Connecticut Celebrates Green Energy on "Sun Day," Sept. 21
Third Act Connecticut
Contacts:
Lynn Stoddard, lynn.s...@gmail.com
Davida Crabtree, dfc...@gmail.com.
Media Advisory:
Connecticut Celebrates The Green Energy Revolution
On “Sun Day,” Sept. 21, With Gathering
At Central Connecticut State University
What: In Connecticut as well as nationwide, people will gather on the solstice, Sunday, September 21 – dubbed “Sun Day” – to celebrate the growing adoption of wind and solar power and other renewable energy sources, and the possibility of making clean energy an even bigger part of our lives.
When and Where: Connecticut’s principal “Sun Day” observance will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, from 12 noon to 4 pm, at the Student Center on the campus of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in New Britain.
Offering speakers, music, art, an electric vehicle show, solar power information, activities for all ages and more than two dozen exhibitors offering interactive engagement with event participants around clean energy and climate change, including:
Ø A celebratory parade showcasing the renowned Anne Cubberly’s Giant Puppets (see photo attached) and the Hartford Proud Drum Corps
Ø The Roots/Americana band The Shinolas providing a musical backdrop for the day, with selections from the Great American Songbook, and an eclectic mix of rock and roll, blues, folk and vintage country music spanning decades; sets begin at 12:30 pm and 1:45 pm.
Ø Cyril the Sorcerer -- the alter ego of environmental professional, magician and presenter CJ May – presenting “Magitricity,” a magic show that entertainingly introduces the basics of energy and climate change, and teaches that everyone has the power to save energy, money and the planet; performance at 2:30 pm with roaming magic throughout the afternoon.
Ø Bryan Garcia, CEO of CT Green Bank, speaking at 1:00 pm on “The Past, Present and Future of Solar Power in Connecticut”
Attendees who visit and provide their contact information at exhibitor tables will be eligible to win prizes in a drawing, including:
o An environmental art piece donated by artist Dr. Kat Owens
o A GOODaaa Solar Power Bank 45800mAH Wireless Portable Phone Charger
o Two tickets to The Adventure Park at Storrs
o A basket of CT Organic Farm goodies
o Two signed books by famed environmental activist Bill McKibben, including his latest, “Here Comes the Sun”
o Sun Day tee shirts
WHY: Solar and wind power are no longer “alternative” energy – they’re now the most reliable, practical choice for powering our future and the fastest growing energy sources in the world. Connecticut alone has more than 100,000 solar power installations. In Connecticut, Sun Day’s goal is raise visibility of the benefits of renewable power solutions for Connecticut residents in their homes, in their communities and across the state, and also urge key decision makers to help build the growth of clean energy.
WHO: The Connecticut event is part of a national Sun Day observance led by a broad spectrum of leading environmental activist organizations. Third Act Connecticut -- the state’s chapter of the nationwide advocacy group of Americans age 60-plus – is partnering with the Geography and Sustainability Academic Programs at Central Connecticut State University to host the state’s Sun Day gathering, along with The Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action, and dozens of others. The Connecticut Green Bank and the Hampshire Foundation are sponsors.
✔ More information about the national Sun Day celebration, including Connecticut events, is available at https://sunday.earth/
✔ More information about the Connecticut Sun Day celebration is available from the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action and from Third Act Connecticut.
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