Vote Solar Supporters, some news and upcoming events for you
1) “THE WAY FORWARD WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY” a talk by Hermann Scheer.
On Friday October 8, Vote Solar, the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies (CEERT) and the Pacific Energy Center will co-host a presentation and reception with Hermann Scheer, the German Member of Parliament responsible for Germany’s pathbreaking solar program, generally regarded as the most ambitious solar program in the world.
WHAT: “The Way Forward with Renewable Energy” a presentation by Hermann Scheer, Member of Parliament, Germany
WHEN: Friday October 8, 3:00 PM Presentation, 5:00 PM Reception
WHERE: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco
Space is limited. First come, first serve. To RSVP, please email the Pacific Energy Center today at RBR7@pge.com or by phone at 415- 973-2277. When contacting by email, please list:
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2) SOLAR POWER 2004 CONFERENCE
From October 18-22, San Francisco will host the largest business-to-business and business-to-consumer solar conference ever in the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.solarpower2004.com
3) COLORADO'S VOTE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY
One of the most important renewable energy efforts in the country is taking place now in Colorado, where supporters have put a Renewables
Portfolio Standard, with a portion dedicated directly to promote solar energy, on the ballot. This is the nation's first statewide referendum on renewable energy, and for that reason it is being closely watched as a bellweather for future statewide efforts across the country. Polling shows the public supports the measure but the local utilities are putting up stiff, and well-funded, resistance. To help support this critical cause, go to:
http://www.renewableenergyyes.com/
4) CALIFONIA SOLAR NEWS
As expected, Governor Schwarzenegger signed a bill (AB 135) today making available another $60 million for solar energy next year in California. The governor reiterated his committment to his plan to install one million solar energy systems in California. This plan, which is likely to be submitted to the legislature next year will be the largest solar program in the country and we will need every supporter to help pass it when the time comes. You can email the governor to thank him for support for solar energy at governor@governor.ca.gov
Stay tuned.
David Hochschild
Adam Browning
JP Ross
The Vote Solar Initiative
182 Second Street, #400
San Francisco, CA 94105