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Jerome Johnson, he is an innovator, and an entrepreneur that uses a do-it yourself approach to using the power of natural energy to conserve energy. He harnesses solar power. His home is the first New York City solar-conscious home in the City, in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. he built a do-it yourself Green home, an energy efficent home model. His John-Sun-House is a museum. It opened as a research center in the 70s, called the Johnson Energy Clinic and Cooperative. He held community workshops during the 1970s energy crisis in energy conservation. During the 70s there was a renewable energy renaissance during the oil crises. The house is retrofitted to harness solar energy. He founded the Johnson Solar Energy Cooperative in 1979.

Background
Jerome Johnson purchased his home in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York in 1961. He built the first historic solar home in the 70s. He lived in the house until the 70s until the neighborhood experienced a rise in crime. He then turned the house into a workshop and research center. He called the house "John-Sun-House". The house is located at 436 East 53rd Street in Brooklyn, New York. He has no running water since. He collects rainwater that is collected from his rooftop. He was motivated to create the Sun house due to the 70s energy crises to start a community research center where innovations for energy conservation can be used and discussed.

Innovations

 * Reflective wallpaper on ceilings to refract heat from electric lights
 * Reflective umbrella-like device that diffuses light
 * Sky lights made from plastic lids

Legal Battle
The City of New York He has challenged the city in regards to a water bill. The City of New York claims that he has unpaid water bills. His says that he has not used City water in over 30 years. He says that his water supply was shut off in 1982.