Grinnell Rotary met Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. for a meal, meeting, and program. Rotarians meet every Tuesday at West Side Family Restaurant.
The meeting on January 23rd was dedicated to thanking farmers for their contributions to society. Club members invited local farmers and those who worked in businesses related to farming, to be their special guests.
Jim Buck introduced the speaker for the evening, Sharie Grief, a representative of Alliant Energy, who spoke about three energy sources: coal, wind, and solar. The main focus of the program was on solar energy. Solar energy is a little more expensive (18 cents per kilowatt), but is more efficient overall. If you are interested in purchasing and installing solar panels, the first step is to find an installer. Get three estimates, and find out what the pay back would be. You also need to have a tax liability. Additional information is available through Alliant Energy. Just contact their hotline for answers to your questions.
Dennis Conway
