I would like to begin with a huge thank you to the Salida Citizen for giving Chaffee County an additional platform for community dialogue. Secondly, I want to acknowledge the dedicated citizens in Chaffee County who have taken the conscious step towards energy independence for the valley and beyond. Without their vision this piece would not be possible.
Working with nearly 60 families in the valley has given me a unique outlook into the grassroots movement of renewable energy. What was once an off-the-beaten-path form of energy, solar is quickly evolving into a standard and mainstream form of energy in the more urban settings. The creation of rebates and incentives, as well as the decreasing cost of modules, is bringing us closer to “grid parity” everyday.
My goal is to keep the the community informed on the RE (renewable energy) movement. I will be submitting articles on rebates, case studies, PPA’s, financing, efficiency, trends, and costs vs. production. I will also have guest writers who will help give an even deeper perspective into some of the issues on hand. My next post will be my account of attending the daunting Solar Power International 2009 in Anaheim, California this week. It is the largest solar event in the US and with some of the brightest minds and ideas on the planet. Stay tuned.
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