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- By Native News Online Staff
ZUNI, N.M. — The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project, a leading initiative dedicated to the empowerment and holistic development of Zuni youth, has partnered with Everybody Solar to install a 26.88-kilowatt solar array at the Zuni Youth Center.
This collaboration represents a major stride toward environmental stewardship and sustainable community investment.
Serving more than 1,000 Zuni youth annually, ZYEP offers culturally rooted sports, arts and educational workshops designed to foster physical, mental and emotional health. Integrating traditional Zuni values with contemporary education, ZYEP provides a supportive space for youth to build resilience and a strong sense of identity.
The newly installed solar array, made possible with the expertise and partnership of Everybody Solar, is projected to generate approximately 48,250-kilowatt hours of renewable electricity per year, significantly reducing electricity expenses and the center's carbon footprint.
This initiative is expected to prevent more than 74,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually, with the cost savings invested directly into programming and facilities for Zuni youth.
“Our community’s growth demands creative solutions, and this solar project is a perfect example. It allows us to reinvest in our youth’s futures while caring for our environment - connecting our cultural values with real action” Tahlia Natachu-Eriacho, executive director from the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project said
Myriam Scally, executive director at Everybody Solar, added, “We are honored to support the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project in bringing clean, sustainable energy to the Zuni Youth Center. This project showcases how renewable energy can empower communities, support youth, and create long-lasting positive change.”
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