Rob Carty, one of the principal architects at TMS, is currently serving on the Board of Directors of this innovative non-profit organization, One Penny Per Mile www.onepennypermile.org. Organized in an effort to help prevent global warming, individual donors can pledge one penny per mile for every mile that they need to drive and feel better about the driving that they do!   OPPM will use these donated funds to construct green energy production systems and then  give those systems away  based on need and potential for public education and community benefit.

One of the first projects was done for The Walker School of Needham, MA and consisted of a solar-powered garden shed; a 160 watt, 12 volt off-the-grid demonstration system with battery-powered storage.  Solar panels were installed on the shed and students from The Walker School will participate in re-orienting the panels as the sun changes seasonally and learn about solar energy in the process.  Viewing windows haven been installed as well which allow the students to see the internal equipment without having to open the shed.

OPPM is currently accepting Early Adopter donations…for every pledge of more than $15, you will receive a numbered window placard for your card.  Just fill out the general donation form on the OPPM website and return it by mail or simply send an email with your name and address to One PennyPerMile@gmail.com.  People generally drive less than 10,000 miles per year.  If you drive your car 8,750 miles, all it takes is $87.50 or less than $8.00 per months to feel better about the driving you do.  Contact www.onepennypermile.org for further information or visit their booth August 19-21 at the Boston Green Fest being held at Boston City Hall Plaza.