December 15, 2009
Today, we have the privilege to announce the arrival of Solar City to Colorado. They perform a mix of residential and commercial and have a business and financial model that opens up access to solar with no money down and affordable monthly payments for less than your current utility bill. It is now cheaper to go with solar in Colorado.
If you have ever looked into solar before but decided that you could not afford the money out of pocket to get it — now is a great time to think again.
By signing up you can save money on your utility bill, increase the renewable energy mix in Colorado, improve our energy independence and help to create jobs in our state.
If you are interested in getting solar on your home or business, you can contact them at http://www.solarcity.com or at (888)765-2489. Spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested.
Gov. Ritter held a press conference today along with the Governor's Energy Office and the Office of Economic Development to welcome Solar City to Colorado. We were also pleased to welcome Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally.
They are coming to Colorado because of SB 09-51 (M.Carroll – Levy). Prior to passage of last year's Renewable Energy Finance Act, 3rd party ownership was prohibited in state law. The bill removed that barrier, opening up leasing models, and affordable ways for Colorado families to join the green revolution.
Today is a great day for Colorado jobs and the environment. Thank you to you and all the citizens who helped pass these necessary reforms.
December 06, 2009
The Bell Policy Institute has recently examined some important data about Colorado's high school drop out rates. Specifically, in reviewing over 15,000 students who dropped out in 2008 we learn some important information about who is dropping out and why. This can be helpful to us in deciding what we may be able to do to improve this.
I am re-posting a link to their writeup, which includes the original results of the study.
http://www.thebell.org/node/3510
December 02, 2009
For those of you who believe health care is a right, you may be interested in joining us this weekend for an important event.
Health Care For All Colorado
Pipefitters Union Hall 6350 N Broadway, Denver 80136
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
– Program -
11:00 a.m. Bonus Presentation:
Understanding Health Care Financing and Reform
Irene Aguilar, MD11:00 a.m. Bonus Presentation:
Understanding Health Care Financing and Reform
Irene Aguilar, MD
12:00 Registration and Lunch
1:00 Welcome and Vision–
Dr. Irene Aguilar
1:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Partners in Policymaking: Being a Change Agent:
Marna Ares, CDDC
Running a Referendum: What Does it Take?
Ellen Brilliant, Consultant
Creative Nonviolent Direct Action:
Ron Forthofer and Bob Carlsten
3:15 p.m.
The Role of the State in National Reform
The Honorable John Kefalas, Representative, CD 52
4:00 p.m. Citizen Activism –
Making Change Happen
The Honorable Morgan Carroll, Senator, SD 29
5:00 p.m. Wrap up
5:30 p.m. Action Groups
Requested Event Donation $15 (Lunch is Included)
Click here for more information.
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