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Solar Champions  &  Upgrade Contest  # 34
March 29,  2011
In This Issue
City Celebrates Solar Champions
Home Energy Makeover Contest Deadline March 31
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The City of Santa Monica has an ambitious goal to become a net-zero, energy independent city by 2020.
 
Solar Santa Monica, a no-cost program of the Office of Sustainability and the Environment, helps property owners reduce energy consumption and generate clean, renewable energy onsite. Our Contractor Network is a tool to help you find a licensed, reliable contractor.

 


Engelman on Roof

 

Champions Address Crowd at Open House

 

Twenty-two Solar Champions speak up about their solar systems with comments like these...

 

"Sometimes I just open the cabinet and watch the meter spin backwards!"     Holly Boyd


"I've forgotten how much I paid for it.  I simply enjoy my low bills every month."     Larry Karr

 

"Santa Monica needs to do a lot more if we are to make a real difference with solar."     Ted Winterer

 

Jane and Jim Urmston, Solar Champions 

Champions Jane and Jim Urmston brought their electricity bill to demonstrate savings! 

_________Mitchell Krause

 Energy awareness starts early at the Solar Champion Kraus household!

 

Alison Kendall Energy Champion 

 Alison Kendall won the "Broadcast Champion" award for her international promotion of solar!

 

Russell and Mimi Fear, Energy Champions

 Russell and Mimi Fear ready to receive their "Solar Champion static cling decal" from Mayor Richard Bloom.

 

Virginia Hyatt, Solar Champion

 Nine schools in the Santa Monical Malibu school district will have solar thanks to the persistence of Virginia Hyatt and the assistance of Solar Santa Monica!

 

 

 Over 50 people, foregoing March Madness, attended the Open House, filling the rooms of the Solar Santa Monica office.  Contractors were busy sharing and comparing expertise, Mayor Bloom, with the assistance of Solar Santa Monica Administrator Susan Munves, handed out a number of tongue-in-cheek awards, and EcoMotion staff handled party details with flair.  As always, attendees were encouraged to get onto the Solar Santa Monica mailing list to keep up with the latest energy developments.       

Contest Deadline March 31st!

Home Energy Makeover 

You've seen the signs around town, ads in our local newspapers, and perhaps even heard mention on the radio.  Energy Upgrade California has hit with a splash!  

  

There's lots more to come, but Los Angeles County has kicked the program off with a Home Energy Makeover Contest  -- deadline is March 31st!  Don't delay on this one!
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