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To: marcie.cooperman@mail.house.gov
Subject: Solar Done Right
Dear Representatives on the House Natural Resources Committee:
I am writing with comments on the Congressional Subcommittee Field Hearing to Examine the Future of Solar Power on Federal Lands held in Palm Desert, California on Monday, May 11th, 2009. My personal statement appears at the end of this letter.
First, I hope you will schedule more hearings throughout the Southwest. These hearings should include testimony from scientists with expertise in desert ecosystems, as well as energy engineers and developers experienced with a variety of renewable energy alternatives, including distributed generation. In addition, the hearings should provide opportunities for citizen input.
I believe that we can move to a low-carbon society without sacrificing our beautiful and biologically rich desert landscapes. As you consider where and how solar energy should be developed in this country, please adhere to these simple principles:
1. Place the highest priority on energy efficiency and conservation.
2. In developing solar, place the highest priority on "distributed generation" technologies, such as photovoltaic solar panels
3. Use proven incentives such as Feed-In Tariffs and long-term, low-interest loan programs to promote more distributed solar.
4. Put large-scale, centralized solar projects only on lands that have already been heavily abused, such as abandoned farm land.
5. Don't build large-scale projects on good habitat, especially if it is home to endangered species.
If we follow the first four points above, we can combat global warming without paving the desert with "solar parks."
More detail on each each of these principles is available at: http://tinyurl.com/solardoneright
Please submit these comments For the Record for the hearing. I would like to receive notice of further hearings on solar energy development on public lands.
Your Name
Your Organization
123 Your St.
Yousville, YO 12345
Phone: (123)456-7890
Fax: (123)456-7890x123
p.s.
Your Personal Statement
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To: marcie.cooperman@mail.house.gov
Subject: Solar Done Right
Dear Representatives on the House Natural Resources Committee:
I am writing with comments on the Congressional Subcommittee Field Hearing to Examine the Future of Solar Power on Federal Lands held in Palm Desert, California on Monday, May 11th, 2009. My personal statement appears at the end of this letter.
First, I hope you will schedule more hearings throughout the Southwest. These hearings should include testimony from scientists with expertise in desert ecosystems, as well as energy engineers and developers experienced with a variety of renewable energy alternatives, including distributed generation. In addition, the hearings should provide opportunities for citizen input.
I believe that we can move to a low-carbon society without sacrificing our beautiful and biologically rich desert landscapes. As you consider where and how solar energy should be developed in this country, please adhere to these simple principles:
1. Place the highest priority on energy efficiency and conservation.
2. In developing solar, place the highest priority on "distributed generation" technologies, such as photovoltaic solar panels
3. Use proven incentives such as Feed-In Tariffs and long-term, low-interest loan programs to promote more distributed solar.
4. Put large-scale, centralized solar projects only on lands that have already been heavily abused, such as abandoned farm land.
5. Don't build large-scale projects on good habitat, especially if it is home to endangered species.
If we follow the first four points above, we can combat global warming without paving the desert with "solar parks."
More detail on each each of these principles is available at: http://tinyurl.com/solardoneright
Please submit these comments For the Record for the hearing. I would like to receive notice of further hearings on solar energy development on public lands.
Your Name
Your Organization
123 Your St.
Yousville, YO 12345
Phone: (123)456-7890
Fax: (123)456-7890x123
p.s.
Your Personal Statement
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