WashingtonFor Immediate Release: Monday, April 26, 2010
Contact: Cara Dolan, (206) 568-2850 x 2008, CDolan@environmentwashington.org, cell: (631) 241-0483
Media Advisory
Event highlights Seattle homeowner’s decision to go Solar
New Environment Washington Report Underscores Opportunities to Reap Benefits of Solar Energy
Environment Washington will release a report highlighting examples of how solar energy can be put to work to power and heat homes, businesses, farms, neighborhoods and, even, our cars. The report, Building a Solar Future: Repowering America’s Homes, Businesses and Industry with Solar Energy, highlights the potential of solar energy and the many ways that solar power can transform life by enhancing energy security and reducing pollution. It also identifies the obstacles to wider use in the United States and identifies a combination of policies that could boost solar enough to meet 10% of America’s energy needs. We will highlight the installation of Washington made solar panels at the home of Felix Darvas in Seattle.
When:
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 11:00 am
Where:
5201 1st Ave NW Seattle, WA, 98107
Visuals:
Residential installation of Washington made solar panels
Who:
Cara Dolan, Environment Washington
Felix Darvas, Homeowner and University of Washington Researcher
Jeremy Smithson, Puget Sound Solar
Jack Brautigam, Seattle City Light
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Environment Washington is a state-based, citizen-funded environmental organization working for clean air, clean water, and open space.