May 25, 2011
Sunnyslope Landmark Will Receive Up to 5kW of Free Solar Panels,
Earned Through Community Participation in the Arizona Solar Challenge
On Thursday, May 26, community leaders will join Arizona SmartPower and Phoenix City Councilman Bill Gates to announce that the Acacia Library has been designated to receive up to 5kW's worth of free solar panels, which Sunnyslope is eligible to earn through the Arizona Solar Challenge.
The Arizona Solar Challenge is a community solar campaign of Arizona SmartPower, made possible in partnership with Arizona Public Service. In Sunnyslope, one of the Challenge's pilot communities, every 100 residential solar installations will earn 1kW of free solar panels for the Acacia Library, up to 5kW.
The Acacia Library, located in the heart of Sunnyslope, narrowly survived being shut down during the last round of budget cuts. The free solar array will represent the community’s commitment to both solar power and the library and will help cover a portion of the facility's electric bills.
| WHEN: | 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26 |
| WHERE: | Acacia Library, 750 E. Townley Ave. |
| WHO: | Phoenix City Councilman Bill Gates SmartPower President Brian F. Keane City Librarian Toni Garvey |
About Arizona SmartPower: Arizona SmartPower is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission, in partnership with Arizona Public Service, is to help Arizona residents make smart energy choices. Whether you want to install solar PV or hot water, learn more about electric vehicles, or make your home more energy efficient, Arizona SmartPower can help. Learn more at azsmartpower.org.
Media Contact:
| Troy Corder, Critical Public Relations Stephanie Ribodal Romero, City of Phoenix |
602-820-1433 602-261-8512 |