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Chimes InternationalFurthering a Legacy of InnovationThroughout Chimes rich 65-yearhistory, the organization has alwaysbeen an innovator. The very basis onwhich Chimes was founded was aninnovation. In 1947, there were veryfew options for children with disabilitiesbeyond institutionalization.Frances Bacon and the families thatstarted Chimes saw a definite needand through creativity and dedicationfound a solution and made it work.Over the years, Chimes Internationalhas continued to break new ground,developing and implementing cuttingedge programs that help people withdisabilities realize their potential.Chimes legacy of innovation enduresto this day. Chimes International isbuilding upon its commitment toenvironmentally friendly practices and the useof renewable energy resources.Following the success of the massive solar panelsystem at Chimes International Headquarters onSeton Drive in Baltimore, a large, roof-mounted solarinstallation was recently activated at the TerryAllen Perl Center in Baltimore County. Local and stateenergy industry leaders joined team members fromChimes, BITHENERGY and Washington Gas & ElectricServices to officially dedicate the system.The second phase of Chimes International’s solarinitiative will provide 259 kilowatts of clean,renewable energy at a predictable cost. Instead ofbeing at the mercy of a fluctuating energy market,Chimes now has a firm handle on energy costs on amonthly and yearly basis. Every dollar saved onelectricity costs can be invested into new programsand services for people with disabilities.While these new initiatives contribute to a healthyplanet, they are certainly in keeping with ChimesInternational’s track record of innovation andcommitment to providing services in a fiscallyresponsible manner that can be sustained forgenerations to come.“Chimes has become a thought leader in finding innovative andcreative ways to introduce renewable energy technologies intothe non-profit world and urban environments.”− Robert L. Wallace, President and CEO of BITHENERGY, Inc.3