Don Booth, pioneer of solar energy, dies at 94

Donald W. Booth, 94, of Concord, New Hampshire died Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, reports Seacoast online. Don was born Dec. 19, 1916. He graduated from Arlington High School, and served as a conscientious objector in civilian public service during World War II. Doing business as Community Builders, in the late 1970s Don pioneered energy conservation and solar home building, twice receiving the Governor's award for energy innovation and contribution to the solar field. He published two books on passive solar design and construction, and served on the Governor's Commission on Disability. A member of Concord Friends (Quaker) Meeting, Don was active in peace and justice causes and received the Martin Luther King Award in 2001.