Apr 24, 2010
A coalition of solar companies led by Sungevity is offering President Obama free rooftop solar panels for the White House. To get his support, they've launched the Globama campaign.
The White House has had solar panels before. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed a 32-panel system, but it was removed in 1986 during President Ronald Reagan's administration, which allowed Carter's solar tax credits to expire in 1985.
Should Obama accept the free solar offer?
Obama has made a big push to promote renewable energy, offering tax credits and other incentives. He's pledged to make the federal government more energy efficient, and this week, Vice President Joe Biden announced $452 million for a "Retrofit Ramp Up" program to do the same for homes and businesses.
Sungevity says its 102-panel, 17.85 kW solar system would reduce the White House's electric bills 81% or $1,610/month. It's encouraging people to sign a petition to get the White House to agree.
If Obama is uncomfortable with the donation, worth$107,900, it's offering a 10-year lease of the equipment for $537 monthly, including maintenance.
Source: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/04/should-the-white-house-get-rooftop-solar-panels/1
A coalition of solar companies led by Sungevity is offering President Obama free rooftop solar panels for the White House. To get his support, they've launched the Globama campaign.
The White House has had solar panels before. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed a 32-panel system, but it was removed in 1986 during President Ronald Reagan's administration, which allowed Carter's solar tax credits to expire in 1985.
Should Obama accept the free solar offer?
Obama has made a big push to promote renewable energy, offering tax credits and other incentives. He's pledged to make the federal government more energy efficient, and this week, Vice President Joe Biden announced $452 million for a "Retrofit Ramp Up" program to do the same for homes and businesses.
Sungevity says its 102-panel, 17.85 kW solar system would reduce the White House's electric bills 81% or $1,610/month. It's encouraging people to sign a petition to get the White House to agree.
If Obama is uncomfortable with the donation, worth$107,900, it's offering a 10-year lease of the equipment for $537 monthly, including maintenance.
Source: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/04/should-the-white-house-get-rooftop-solar-panels/1
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