Mayor Denny Doyle kicked off the program launch for the 2011 city-wide Solar Beaverton program at a press conference held at Beaverton City Hall on March 1.
“We want to help educate our residents about the environmental benefits and affordability of renewable energy use,” said Mayor Doyle.
Keith Knowles of LiveLight Energy, the program’s community partner and contractor, talked about how solar benefits Beaverton and the community.
SolarWorld’s, Marvin Talbert, also shared his thoughts about the exciting program and the potential of supporting the local economy and green technology manufacturing.
The Mayor is anticipating that more citizens will embrace solar as a viable energy alternative as people become more aware of the environmental and cost benefits associated with solar energy production.
The Solar Beaverton partnership is with LiveLight Energy, LLC, a family-owned Beaverton, Oregon solar design and installation company that was awarded the contract through a competitive process. LiveLight exclusively uses SolarWorld solar panels. SolarWorld is the largest and most experienced U.S. manufacturer of high-performance solar electric panels, with production facilities and U.S. headquarters in Hillsboro, Oregon. Other system components will be provided by LiveLight Energy’s Pacific Northwest trade allies.
This year’s program not only offers solar electric systems, we have added solar hot water, solar attic fans, charging stations, and home energy assessments! With all these options there is something for everyone to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels
Check out www.solarbeaverton.org to learn about all the great options and sign up for a free workshop or no obligation solar assessment.
