10:15am | An informal workshop on how to use the sun’s power to benefit your home or business is being held on Wednesday, October 12th  from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the El Dorado Senior Center on 2800 Studebaker Road. The ‘Solar 101 Workshop’ is joint-hosted by Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske and Ameco Solar.

The workshop will provide “how-to” resources for families and individuals who want to take steps to make their homes and businesses more sustainable, lower their carbon footprint, and save money.

“We will talk about how solar works; the available government rebates and incentives; how to pay for it with cash, lease or financing; and how to choose an installer,” says Schipske. “At the end, we’ll answer questions and AMECO Solar will offer free consultations.”

The workshop is free and open to Long Beach residents. Light appetizers, desserts and beverages will be provided. The public is encouraged to register before October 7th by calling 562-633-4400, or RSVP online.

Topics to be covered during the Solar 101 Workshop include:

  • How Solar Works
  • Rebates And Incentives Today
  • Financing Options
  • What To Look For In A Solar Installer
  • Open Forum Q&A

According to Patrick Redgate, President & CEO of Ameco Solar, “Solar is a technology that has the potential to help anybody who has a utility bill.  We want to define, in layman’s terms, what going solar is all about and how easily it can be done.”

Councilwoman Schipske sponsors the 5th District Solar and Sustainability Taskforce which will host the Third Annual Solar Grand Prix and Sustainability Fair at El Dorado Park on April 21, 2012. The Solar Grand Prix challenges middle and high school students to create a scale model vehicle powered by the sun.

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