FOOD & GARDEN
Solar Powered Pizza- Brooklyn Pizza Goes Solar Brooklyn Pizza Company is one of only a handful of local businesses to invest in solar power. The decision is an example of the growing leadership of Arizona companies that are using solar power to address the rising cost of energy and the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment. The solar installation, located on Tucson’s historic 4th Avenue, is comprised of sixty-eight, 215 watt, high efficiency modules. The renewable energy system is expected to generate over 24,500 kWh of electricity per year, reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions by over twenty-seven tons and reducing annual water use related to electricity generation by approximately 12,000 gallons. In addition to the environmental and economic impacts, this system will serve to inform customers through an innovative educational display. Current energy production, green benefits, and fun eco-facts will rotate on the wall- mounted monitor in the pizza company’s dining room. This is possible with the use of an on-line data monitoring system which will provide historical power and energy data. www.brooklynpizzacompany.com
Commercial Solar Pays Off Solar electric (photovoltaic) systems benefit commercial operations in a multitude of ways. In addition to being a visible statement of a business’ commitment to being green, the outlay offers a typical return on investment of 15% or better. The financial picture is brighter for businesses compared to residences for several reasons: they typically pay more for electricity than residential customers; the state tax credit cap is higher at $25,000; and businesses can depreciate the cost of the system, leading to further savings.
Here is a list of what is in season in Arizona for Winter.
Pistachios
Pumpkins
Winter Squash
Pecans
FARMERS MARKETS
Tuesdays
Community Food Bank Farmers Market- 3003 S. Country Club Road. 8a.m.- noon 622-0525
Wednesdays
Downtown Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts Mercado- Joel D. Valdez main Library, 101 . Stone Ave. 8a.m.-2p.m. 326-7810
University of Arizona Farmers Market- West end of UA Mall in front of the Student Union Memorial. 9 a.m.- 1:30p.m.
Thursdays
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market- NE corner of Speedway Blvd. & Riverview (between El Rio Center & Ariz. School for the Deaf & Blind) 3-6 p.m.
Tubac Farmers Market- Parque de Anza adjacent to the village of Tubac. Take Interstate 19 south to Exit 34, then go east to Barrio de Tubac. 10a.m.- 2 p.m. 793-8344
Fridays
El Barrio Farmers Market- 1001 S. Sixth Ave. 8 a.m. 7 p.m. 792-0747
El Presidio Mercado- El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue.10a.m.-4 p.m. 326-7810
Saturdays
El Barrio Farmers Market - 1001 S. Sixth Avenue 8 a.m. -7 p.m. 792-0747 Oro Valley Farmers Market- Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N La Canada Drive. 9a.m.- 1 p.m. 918-9811
Plaza Palomino Saturday Market- 2970 N. Swan Road 10 a.m- 2 p.m.
Rincon Valley Farmers Market- 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, four miles east of Saguaro National Park. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. 591-2276
Sundays
El Barrio Farmers Market- 1001 S. Sixth Avenue 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 792-0747
St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market- 4380 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 918-9811
Civano Artisans and Farmers Market- Civano Nursery, 5301 S. Houghton Road. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 248-9218
