Capital Campaign
ELECTRIFY • BUILD RESILIENCE • IMPROVE ENERGY-EFFICIENCY
The Hall has embarked on an initiative to update and modernize many of the systems that power our building. We have been seeking out grants and other funding opportunities to help pay for these efforts, and have made significant progress as of early 2025.
Total costs for these investments are expected to range from $135,000 – $170,000 depending on our final scope. As of January 2025 we have secured $60,000 in funding from grants and other funding sources. We are continuing to search for additional funding, and will be launching a community fundraising campaign in 2025.
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Clean Energy
Electrification
Move all appliances and systems off propane and to electricity. There are three major projects that fall into this phase.
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Install induction electric cooking stove. COMPLETED
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Install a heat pump heating & cooling system. Remove air ducts to allow for better insulation of the Hall. COMPLETED
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Replace our propane hot water heater with an electric heat pump hot water heater. IN-PROGRESS
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Solar & Battery Backup
A solar system will provide 100% of the Hall’s annual electric usage with clean, local energy.
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Install a grid-tied solar system. IN-PROGRESS
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Install a battery backup system that will allow the Hall to stay powered and functional during power outages. IN-PROGRESS
Energy Efficiency
The Hall is more than 60 years old, and was not built with energy-efficiency in mind. We aim to fix this through three major efforts.
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Replace 28 single-pane windows with more energy-efficient options.
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Install insulation to help keep heating & cooling as efficient as possible.
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Replace doors to deal with air leakage & for security improvements.
Community Resiliency
Build systems that can support our community in times of need.
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Add additional battery backup to provide power, heat, and connectivity during extended grid outages.
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Provide support & storage for local emergency-relief organizations like the Red Cross.
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Provide cool & clean air for health, and during wildfire smoke events.
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Share resources & tips with others in our community to improve resiliency.
We believe these investments…
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…are a fiscally prudent approach to rising energy costs
By switching away from gas — and producing our own electricity with solar — we invest now to reduce the financial burden of powering the facility for decades to come. This allows the Hall to focus financial resources on our primary mission of serving the community of Clinton. Energy-efficiency improvements will also help keep costs down.
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…will reduce our climate impact
Shifting away from gas to renewable energy is doing our part to mitigate climate change.
…will increase our energy independence
Producing our own power locally means we are less dependent on resources that may become more costly and difficult to obtain in the future.
…will help build community resilience
Producing our own power helps us financially, and increases our ability to provide shelter and community assistance in times of need — whether during power outages or natural disasters like earthquakes, and will also allow us to provide cool, clean air during wildfire smoke events.
