Tuesday, March 8, 2011

WAMU Program on Solar with guest Christophe Tulou (today at noon)

Today's Kojo Nnamdi show on WAMU will cover the topic of residential
solar in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

I would like to encourage everybody to listen and CALL IN with your
experience and comments. Show that the DC Solar community is strong
and active.

What: Kojo Nnamdi show on WAMU

When: Today, Tuesday, March 8; Noon - 2:00 PM

How: Listen 88.5 FM WAMU or listen online at http://www.wamu.org/

CALL: dial 1-800-433-8850 or e-mail kojo@wamu.org

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Excellent Showing Today at DC Council Hearing

Today's DC Council hearing on increasing the solar carve out (Renewable Portfolio Standard) was strongly attended by citizens across the City, testifying in favor of the raising the solar RPS up to 4%.  I believe there were more than 40 people testifying in favor of the Bill.  Other than the utilities, who predictably do not want to lose business to citizen-produced solar power, there were not many negative comments about the bill.  The Public Service Commission did raise some concerns that did not seem completely on point.  However, the PSC noted in their comments that they believe that DC's recent decision to remove funding out of the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund may not have been legal.  DDOE Commissioner Tuluo testified in favor of the bill -- giving it his strong support.  There is also an article discussing the issues in City Paper.  See link here.  Were you there?  If so, please comment with your impression.

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