SOLAR DAY TO DAWN JUNE 19

The National Clean Energy Day is Coming
May 25, 2010 (SolarDay 2010)

"Given the public outrage over the largest oil spill in U.S. history, public awareness of solar energy has grown through recent speeches by President Obama…This year’s annual day of recognition for the growth of clean, solar energy in the U.S. is SolarDay 2010 – Saturday, June 19. The premise of SolarDay is simple: a national day of recognition for solar energy, energy independence and protection of the planet…

"The first annual SolarDay was held in 2009 with exactly one event – a tour hosted by the city of San Francisco using bio-diesel buses of solar hot water heating systems in the city. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), in 2009 the solar industry added 441 megawatts of new, clean power to the U.S., pulled in 1.4 billion in new venture capital investments, provided 45,000 jobs and grew by 36% in annual revenue."

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"This year SolarDay 2010 events will be held in more than 40 cities so residents can find out about their energy options, solar rebates and ways to reduce the cost of their electricity bills for years to come…By the end of 2010, SEIA estimates the U.S. solar industry will surpass 60,000 jobs. Extending existing programs, including the Treasury Grant Program will add 200,000 new domestic jobs to the solar workforce and result in 10 gigawatts (GW) of new solar installations by 2016 – enough to power 2 million homes…

"The cost of [fossil fuel-generated] electricity continues to rise every year…[while the cost of solar continues to come down]…The public is encouraged to learn more about their energy options, lowering their electricity bills, rebates and solar energy and SolarDay, Saturday, June 19…[at] SolarDay 2010."