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California

Think. Again.

(17,855 posts) Fri Sep 1, 2023, 05:52 AM Sep 2023

California has the opportunity to go big on clean energy by repurposing developed areas, like spaces alongside highways, to accommodate solar panels. Tell your state legislators to pass Senate Bill 49 to go solar next to highways in California.

Here is a link to send your support for SB 49 to your California legislators:

https://environmentamerica.org/california/take-action/tell-your-state-legislator-support-solar-along-highways-and-parking-lots/

I have posted a good article on highway solar in the Environment & Energy Group here:

https://democraticunderground.com/11285103

https://democraticunderground.com/11285103

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Tell your state legislators: Support solar alongside highways (Original Post) Think. Again. Sep 2023 OP

Another good place for it in California Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #1

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1. Another good place for it in California

Fri Sep 1, 2023, 10:28 PM

Sep 2023

is over the aqueduct canals. Not only would it produce power, it would also shade the water reducing evaporation.