Meet the SNAP Producers.

GVEA currently has 39 SNAP producers. Below is a sampling of some of their Green Power systems.

	John and Deborah Bennett Date Constructed: June 2007 System Capacity: 1,080 watts System Cost: around $12,000 Montly Output: average 85 kWh "Just like most people, we are trying to reduce our energy consumption and find alternative sources for the energy that we do use. The start-up costs for solar are not cheap, but, if we start small and add to our solar array as we are able, eventually it will make a bigger difference."
	Michael Craft Date Constructed: December 2006 System Capacity: 10,000 watts System Cost: $72,000 Monthly Output: 500 kWh "I became a SNAP producer to understand the problems connected with building a large scale farm - USFW-DOT-GVEA-DNR-Core of Engineering/Local land use issues."
	Frank DeLong Date Constructed: December 2006 System Capacity: 6,240 watts System Cost: $57,000 Monthly Output: Varies "I became a SNAP producer because I was interested in having an alternate fuel to the existing carbon burning polluting fuels presently being used to an excessive level. Furthermore the lessons learned in operating/construction a renewable fuel source will pay dividends not only to myself but to future participants that will join the SNAP program."
	Sonny Lindner Date Constructed: Fall 2007 System Capacity: 15,000 watts System Cost: $125,000 Monthly Output: Varies "We went with our system to help get alternate energy, independent of fossil fuels, started in the Interior. One way to understand the benefit is to get solar energy systems actually producing power into the grid that can be used by all residents. Currently we, the producers, are investing more in the systems than the power produced is worth and I often talk to people that are "holding out" for better cells, lower cost and/or more government incentives. That will be great but I feel we have to invest in the learning and help lead the way to these improvements. GVEA members can participate by joining the SNAP program. This program supports the development of alternate energy by increasing the payment to producers for energy supplied to GVEA."
	Phil and Suzanne Osborn Date Constructed: December 2006 System Capacity: 1,200 watts System Cost: $13,500 Monthly Output: average 77 kWh "I've always been interested in solar applications in Fairbanks, and the tax credit and SNAP programs made it feasible. I am excited about making a difference, every sunny day, and the idea that this can and should catch on more and more makes me proud to be one of the pioneers. I homesteaded out on the Steese in 1968, and this is a continuation of that spirit. My tracker silently follows the sun around all day, and this commercial grade device provides steady power most of the year. It will be interesting to see what the next ten years bring."
	Mike Ruckhaus Date Constructed: September 2007 System Capacity: 700 watts System Cost: $7,000 Monthly Output: average 80 kWh "We decided to become a SNAP producer in order to make a small contribution to renewable energy. We were hoping to be an example for others to show that even a small system is possible and can make a difference. We hope to break even with our investment over the long term."