tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76868708753387879582024-02-08T04:01:35.358-06:00Go Solar Plano! Information Site for Go Solar Solarize Projects organized by Plano Solar AdvocatesSolar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-8959904570258946212022-08-24T08:25:00.001-05:002022-08-24T08:25:14.055-05:00Plano Solar Co-op 2022<p>It's time for another opportunity to Go Solar with a group purchase! The Plano Solar Co-op 2022 is here! </p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;">Imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal can you give us?”</span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Check it out and share with your friends that live in Plano and the surrounding areas!</span></div></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://solarunitedneighbors.org/plano">solarunitedneighbors.org/plano</a></div></div>Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-47538222907182784252021-01-14T20:41:00.000-06:002021-01-14T20:41:20.934-06:00Plano Solar Co-op<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wow – It’s hard to believe that it has been over 5 years
since we did our Solarize Plano Projects! </span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">And now we would like to let you know
that a new “group” purchase program is here for 2021!</span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;">Imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal can you give us?”</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Check it out and share with your friends that live in Plano!</span></div></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://coops.solarunitedneighbors.org/coops/plano-solar-co-op/">https://coops.solarunitedneighbors.org/coops/plano-solar-co-op/</a><br /><div><br /></div><div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After two very successful "solarize" campaigns, Plano Solar Advocates is introducing a pilot project titled "<i><b>GO SOLAR AT HOME</b></i>"</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> which is modeled after the very successful “Bring Solar Home” campaign from Solar San Antonio. </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>To learn more about Go Solar at Home - read on, and/or go to the <a href="http://www.solarizeplano.org/p/enroll.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Enrollment Page</i></span></a></b></span></div>
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<i>(NOTICE: We have kept information about our prior solarize projects throughout the pages of this website for background and reference for other groups considering a solarize project. For a summary of the projects, see </i><a href="http://www.solarizeplano.org/p/solarbration.html" target="_blank"><b><i>Solarize Project Summaries</i></b></a><i>)</i><br />
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<span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Like our earlier Solarize Plano Projects, this project is being done in collaboration with the City of Plano’s Live Green in Plano initiatives. The project is available to Plano residents, and we welcome residents of surrounding communities to participate as well!</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">The primary goal of the project is to connect homeowners (and small businesses with rooftops) who are thinking about, or ready to install solar, with local area solar installers. Enrolling in the project is not a commitment to purchase, but a commitment to learn more about LOCAL CLEAN rooftop solar PV energy.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of the enrollment process, interested residents are guided through basic rooftop solar education steps. They are encouraged to research their annual energy consumption to enable them to calculate possible solar PV system sizes specific to their situation. These are simple, but important, steps so that interested individuals are better equipped and positioned to review proposals from solar installation companies if they choose to go forward.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">After completing the basic education steps and completing the online enrollment form, your information will be provided to three local solar installation companies. These companies will contact you to discuss your goals and determine if solar is a good option for your residence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline;">To take the next step - </span><a href="http://www.solarizeplano.org/p/enroll.html" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Enroll Here</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline;">!</span></span></div>
Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-13764119155273246152015-01-12T20:36:00.000-06:002015-01-12T20:36:33.388-06:00Check back soon for the next Plano Solar Advocates project to help you GO SOLAR!Plano Solar Advocates completed the 2013 & 2014 Solarize Plano Projects to help interested residents to "Go Solar"! For 2015 we are planning to launch a new pilot project to help the next wave of interested residents to "Go Solar"! <br />
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The new pilot project will be modeled after the very successful campaign offered by Solar San Antonio called "Bring Solar Home". (Learn more at <a href="http://www.solarsanantonio.org/bringsolarhome" target="_blank">www.solarsanantonio.org/bringsolarhome</a>) Through this type of program direct assistance is provided to homeowners and small businesses interested in going solar. Our plan is to offer this pilot project to Plano and surrounding communities.<br />
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Check back here during the next 2-4 weeks to learn more for both those interested in installing solar PV and for companies interested in participating.Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-83684692281920501342014-08-25T18:54:00.000-05:002014-08-25T18:56:20.608-05:00Future Projects & 2014 Project StatusThe Plano Solar Advocates 2014 Solarize Plano Project enrollment is closed. We are evaluating the possibility of organizing a similar project for 2015 or possibly other alternatives. Please check back here in late November and/or early December 2014 for an update.<br />
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One of the main benefits of "solarize" group purchase type projects is to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar PV in a given local area. Other communities that have successfully utilized these group purchase projects have found that the best results are generally achieved within the first two iterations. Since this 2014 project is our second iteration, Plano Solar Advocates is also considering other alternative type projects. One that is being considered would be similar to the very successful campaign offered by Solar San Antonio called "Bring Solar Home". (Learn more at <a href="http://www.solarsanantonio.org/bringsolarhome" target="_blank">www.solarsanantonio.org/bringsolarhome</a>) Through this type of program direct assistance is provided to homeowners and businesses interested in going solar.<br />
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We would be interested in your feedback for our 2015 project planning. Please use the online poll in the right column of this webpage to let us know whether you would be more interested to participate in a 2015 Solarize Plano Project (group purchase) or more interested in a "bring solar home" type program which can be operated on a more continuous timeline. If you have some other ideas, please vote for "other program" in the poll and then use the "Other Questions and/or Comments" area in our "<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19JUZuDCd5LK2bdmCOJQ0vAdQmEV1T4lYvDzMGDxYwyU/viewform" target="_blank">Contact Us</a>" form to provide us your thoughts in more detail.<br />
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As of August 25, 2014 the current 2014 Solarize Plano Project Contract Statistics are:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Enrollment is now closed. However, for enrollees that plan to move forward, there are some remaining items on their "to-do" list. See list below. Hopefully, enrollees have already completed some, or all of these. There are two more deadlines, July 23 for Decision Point 2 (site survey) and July 31 for Decision Point 3 (sign contract). </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Do a little homework on your annual electricity consumption. See </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EmI-2gMR0-YrkX9EYBqWJBat72-xxojfrlJO1ggPesU/pub" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Homework Assignment</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for a simple exercise to calculate example solar PV system sizes based on your annual electricity consumption.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Download this presentation file - </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_4sBDtDZOxeTTZQWjFVRExGWEE/edit?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2014 Solarize Plano Information Session presentation (pdf)</span></a><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first slide contains some updated timeline information related to the phase 2 extension that is currently open and described in the May 16 blog posting at www.solarizeplano.org</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkZEwInKKtw&feature=youtu.be" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Part 1 - Solarize Plano Intro & Overview</span></a><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (slides 1-15)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Notes for Part 3 - Eight companies responded to the RFP, and the RFP review team made up of project participants has already completed the solar company selection and chose Axium Solar. Also, like many of the companies that provided RFP responses, this company provided flat discounted pricing so that total installed capacity of the project does not affect the total price quoted to project participants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Note: additional videos of the meeting Q&A session are available. See the videos referenced as “Part 4” at this link - </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KkoEg3srlMAVcwMrJ6MCo9ScJLhrb_m37bDgeqII4GU/pub" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Schedules and Presentations</span></a><span style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. If after completing steps 1-3 above, you believe that you are ready for a home site assessment, complete this online form - </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BDB89FBQcNivgVC5gIXmpKViWODpGzDsjkLEgprjZgM/viewform" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2014 Decision Point 2 Form Questionnaire</span></a><span style="color: black; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> . </span><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The last day to complete this form is </span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 23</span><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. However, the sooner we have your DP2 response, the sooner your site assessment can be scheduled and a proposal can be prepared by the selected solar company for your consideration. The available Oncor incentive funds are continuing to be used up, so the sooner you make a decision, the better your chances that Oncor incentive funding will still be available.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The last day to enroll is coming fast. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Only 3 DAYS REMAINING!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> So tell everyone in Plano that you know that it is great time to learn more about local solar energy and to enroll in the Solarize Plano Project!.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First required first step is to E<span style="line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">nroll! Go to </span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**** </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/166mXoYGOM1lp8W9XHq-IZbEy-wRjHTfFSxWFRUMa3Uc/viewform" style="line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ENROLL HERE</span></a><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> ****</span><span style="color: blue; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are very excited to announce a “Phase 2” extension of the 2014 Solarize Plano Project!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do your homework - see </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EmI-2gMR0-YrkX9EYBqWJBat72-xxojfrlJO1ggPesU/pub" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Homework Assignment</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Watch the online Information Session Meeting to learn about solar PV and the Solarize Plano Project - see </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KkoEg3srlMAVcwMrJ6MCo9ScJLhrb_m37bDgeqII4GU/pub" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Schedules and Presentations</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If after completing these items you believe you are ready to have a site assessment by the selected solar company, then complete </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BDB89FBQcNivgVC5gIXmpKViWODpGzDsjkLEgprjZgM/viewform" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2014 Decision Point 2 Form Questionnaire</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. We call this Decision Point 2. Your information provided in this questionnaire will be provided to the selected solar company so that they can schedule a site assessment with you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Note - If you are a Phase 1 participant that completed the Decision Point 2 questionnaire after May 7 Phase 1 deadline, then you do not have to complete the form again. Your responses will be provided to the selected company as part of Phase 2 of the project. </span></span></div>
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</ul>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last day to complete the Phase 2 Decision Point 2 questionnaire is now July 23, 2014.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 3:</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once your site assessment is complete and you have been provided a proposal by the selected solar company, then you are at Decision Point 3. </span></span></div>
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<li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is at this time that you decide whether or not to sign a contract with the selected solar company to install a system and make the long term investment to produce some of your own LOCAL CLEAN electricity for the future! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last day to sign a Phase 2 contract is July 31, 2014.</span></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-69388585494253273662014-04-16T21:19:00.000-05:002014-04-16T21:28:03.064-05:00Enrollment now EXTENDED through April 30, 2014!We are pleased to announce that enrollment is now further extended through April 30, 2014. This will allow those interested to have a few more weeks to consider learning more about installing solar PV before the summer sun comes along with higher energy bills. Tell Others! Go Solar!<br />
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The key participant steps are:<br />
<b>Step 1:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Enroll! Go to <span style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: large;">**** </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/166mXoYGOM1lp8W9XHq-IZbEy-wRjHTfFSxWFRUMa3Uc/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ENROLL HERE</span></a> ****</span></b>. </span></span></li>
<li>We call this Decision Point 1 (see <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CWbyrhATtNaNWDThkF1sQW36sFyoVe4TXpdDi7_-k0U/pub" target="_blank">Participant Decision Points</a>.</span>) </li>
<li><b><i><u>Last day to enroll is now April 30, 2014.</u></i></b></li>
</ul>
<b>Step 2:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Do your homework - see <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EmI-2gMR0-YrkX9EYBqWJBat72-xxojfrlJO1ggPesU/pub" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.479999542236328px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Homework Assignment</span></a> </li>
<li>Watch the online Information Session Meeting to learn about solar PV and the Solarize Plano Project - see <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KkoEg3srlMAVcwMrJ6MCo9ScJLhrb_m37bDgeqII4GU/pub" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.479999542236328px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Schedules and Presentations</span></a>. </li>
<li>If after completing these items you believe you are ready to have a site assessment by the selected solar company, then complete <a class="c6" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BDB89FBQcNivgVC5gIXmpKViWODpGzDsjkLEgprjZgM/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">2014 Decision Point 2 Form Questionnaire</span></a>. We call this Decision Point 2. </li>
<li><b><i><u>Last day to complete this questionnaire is now May 7, 2014.</u></i></b></li>
</ul>
<b>Step 3:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Once your site assessment is complete and you have been provided a proposal by the selected solar company, then you are at Decision Point 3. </li>
<li>It is at this time that you decide whether or not to sign a contract with the selected solar company to install a system and make the long term investment to produce some of your own LOCAL CLEAN electricity for the future! </li>
<li><b><i><u>Last day to sign a contract is May 15, 2014.</u></i></b></li>
</ul>
Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-16938703931785286422014-04-07T20:16:00.000-05:002014-04-07T20:31:58.782-05:00Enrollment EXTENDED through April 20, 2014!We are pleased to announce that enrollment is extended through April 20, 2014 to allow for those attending the Learn 2 Live Green Expo on April 12th (<a href="http://www.learn2livegreen.com/" target="_blank">www.learn2livegreen.com</a>) to have time to participate! Tell Others! Go Solar!<br />
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The key participant steps are:<br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 1:</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Enroll! Go to <span style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: large;">**** </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><b style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/166mXoYGOM1lp8W9XHq-IZbEy-wRjHTfFSxWFRUMa3Uc/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ENROLL HERE</span></a> ****</span></b>. </span></span></li>
<li>We call this Decision Point 1 (see <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CWbyrhATtNaNWDThkF1sQW36sFyoVe4TXpdDi7_-k0U/pub" target="_blank">Participant Decision Points</a>.</span>) </li>
<li><b><i><u>Last day to enroll is now April 20, 2014.</u></i></b></li>
</ul>
<b>Step 2:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Do your homework - see <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EmI-2gMR0-YrkX9EYBqWJBat72-xxojfrlJO1ggPesU/pub" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.479999542236328px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Homework Assignment</span></a> </li>
<li>Watch the online Information Session Meeting to learn about solar PV and the Solarize Plano Project - see <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KkoEg3srlMAVcwMrJ6MCo9ScJLhrb_m37bDgeqII4GU/pub" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.479999542236328px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Schedules and Presentations</span></a>. </li>
<li>If after completing these items you believe you are ready to have a site assessment by the selected solar company, then complete <a class="c6" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BDB89FBQcNivgVC5gIXmpKViWODpGzDsjkLEgprjZgM/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">2014 Decision Point 2 Form Questionnaire</span></a>. We call this Decision Point 2. </li>
<li><b><i><u>Last day to complete this questionnaire is now April 27, 2014.</u></i></b></li>
</ul>
<b>Step 3:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Once your site assessment is complete and you have been provided a proposal by the selected solar company, then you are at Decision Point 3. </li>
<li>It is at this time that you decide whether or not to sign a contract with the selected solar company to install a system and make the long term investment to produce some of your own LOCAL CLEAN electricity for the future! </li>
<li><b><i><u>Last day to sign a contract is May 15, 2014.</u></i></b></li>
</ul>
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<br />Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-52323781700695487992014-03-17T22:43:00.000-05:002014-03-20T08:33:21.962-05:002014 Solarize Plano Project - Mid-March UpdateWhile we are continuing to encourage new participants to enroll (<u style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: blue;">**** </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/166mXoYGOM1lp8W9XHq-IZbEy-wRjHTfFSxWFRUMa3Uc/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ENROLL HERE</span></a> ****)</b></span></u> through April 15, 2014, it is now time for already enrolled participants to consider proceeding with Decision Point 2. If you have done your homework and participated in one of the Information Session Meetings, it is now time to consider your next step.<br />
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As described in <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CWbyrhATtNaNWDThkF1sQW36sFyoVe4TXpdDi7_-k0U/pub" target="_blank">Participant Decision Points</a>, complete the <span class="c2"><a class="c6" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BDB89FBQcNivgVC5gIXmpKViWODpGzDsjkLEgprjZgM/viewform" target="_blank">2014 Decision Point 2 Form Questionnaire</a></span> to move forward with Decision Point 2 no later than <b>April 15, 2014</b><br />
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Note - If you haven't yet enrolled in the project, see the January 17, 2014 posting below to learn more and enroll! <u style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: blue;">**** </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/166mXoYGOM1lp8W9XHq-IZbEy-wRjHTfFSxWFRUMa3Uc/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ENROLL HERE</span></a> ****</b></span></u><br />
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<b><u>Last Day to Enroll is April 15, 2014</u></b></div>
Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-74228673153659768692014-01-17T08:00:00.000-06:002014-03-17T22:31:16.970-05:002014 Solarize Plano Project Open for Enrollment!<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0aa8cBYcDE" target="_blank"><i>(watch 2 minute youtube introduction video)</i></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 2014 Solarize Plano Project is now OPEN for enrollment! Learn about the "solarize", or group purchase concepts, by reading the information in the "<a href="http://www.solarizeplano.org/p/about.html" target="_blank">About</a>" page of this website. <i>(Updated: See <a href="http://www.plano.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/3006" target="_blank">City of Plano Press Release</a>)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1; white-space: pre-wrap;">To enroll in the project and potentially go forward with participation in this group purchase to have PV Solar installed at your location, </span><br />
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<u style="line-height: normal;"><b style="color: blue;">**** </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/166mXoYGOM1lp8W9XHq-IZbEy-wRjHTfFSxWFRUMa3Uc/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ENROLL HERE</span></a> ****</b></span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(commitment to learn, NOT buy)</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div>
<Note: If you are a solar installer/integrator company interested in the competitive bid process (RFP) for the 2014 Solarize Plano program, please use this<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<u><span style="color: blue;">**** <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17KqAc0lHIHR7e6VxnkDzCWNR_9k0lTqQO1h6zH2d7nA/viewform" target="_blank">Company-Signup-Form</a> ****</span></u></div>
to indicate your interest and to provide your company information.><br />
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The preliminary timeline for the project is given below. Your key next steps after enrollment are outlined within the timeline.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Project Timeline (preliminary):</b></span><br />
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<b><u>Decision Point 1 - Decide to enroll to learn more!</u></b><br />
<div>
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<b>Open Enrollment - January 17, 2014</b> through <b>April 15, 2014</b><br />
<ul>
<li><u style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: blue;">**** </b><span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/166mXoYGOM1lp8W9XHq-IZbEy-wRjHTfFSxWFRUMa3Uc/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ENROLL HERE</span></a> ****</b></span></u> <span style="line-height: 16px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">(commitment to learn, NOT buy)</span></li>
<li>note - the project will proceed to completion if we have a minimum of 20 enrollees by <b>Feb 21, 2014</b></li>
<li>the more people that signup and elect to have PV solar systems installed, the larger the potential group purchase discount</li>
</ul>
<b>Enrollee Next Steps - before attending Information Session</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Complete our online survey which should help you frame your thoughts and understanding of solar energy. It takes about 10-15 minutes to complete, and is available on this webpage - <a href="http://www.planosolar.org/p/survey.html" target="_blank">www.planosolar.org/p/survey.html</a></li>
<li>Review and perform the homework exercise described here -<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EmI-2gMR0-YrkX9EYBqWJBat72-xxojfrlJO1ggPesU/pub" target="_blank"> Homework Assignment</a></li>
<li>Review the participants Decision Points descriptions - see<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CWbyrhATtNaNWDThkF1sQW36sFyoVe4TXpdDi7_-k0U/pub" target="_blank"> Participant Decision Points</a></li>
<li>Review the brief list of Frequently Asked Questions - see<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JhHx_4kMncoWXlmIZGACPSw-7KACerQq5ngOq1ZwFD8/pub" target="_blank"> Solarize Plano Project Frequently Asked Questions</a></li>
<li>Make plans to attend one of the Information Sessions (shown below).</li>
<ul>
<li>Reminder - we need at least 5 enrollees to participate in the selection process as part of a RFP (request for proposal) Team. Please consider being part of the RFP Team.</li>
</ul>
<li>If you live in the ONCOR serving area, consider signing up at Smart Energy Texas to get detailed reports of your energy usage - <a href="http://www.smartmetertexas.com/" target="_blank">www.smartmetertexas.com</a></li>
<ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Information Sessions</b><br />
<ul>
<li>See <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KkoEg3srlMAVcwMrJ6MCo9ScJLhrb_m37bDgeqII4GU/pub" target="_blank">Schedules and Presentations</a></li>
</ul>
<b>Solar company selected by participant RFP Review Team - </b>no later than<b> March 31, 2014</b><br />
<ul>
<li>see "<a href="http://www.solarizeplano.org/p/rfp.html" target="_blank">RFP</a>" page on this website</li>
</ul>
<b><u>Decision Point 2 - Move forward with proposal</u></b></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>After doing your homework and participating in information sessions, you determine that you are a good candidate for a PV solar system. You then decide to proceed with a home site assessment and obtain a quote from the project selected company.</li>
<li>As described in <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CWbyrhATtNaNWDThkF1sQW36sFyoVe4TXpdDi7_-k0U/pub" target="_blank">Participant Decision Points</a>, complete the <span class="c2"><a class="c6" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BDB89FBQcNivgVC5gIXmpKViWODpGzDsjkLEgprjZgM/viewform" target="_blank">2014 Decision Point 2 Form Questionnaire</a></span> to move forward with Decision Point 2 no later than <b>April 15, 2014</b></li>
</ul>
<u><b>Decision Point 3 - Sign contract</b></u></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>You have reviewed the contract provided by the project selected company and you sign the contract to proceed with the installation.</li>
<li>no later than <b>May 15, 2014</b></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<b><u>Installations:</u></b><br />
<ul>
<li>to begin in <b>June 2014</b></li>
</ul>
</div>
Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comPlano, TX, USA33.0198431 -96.69888559999998332.8069196 -97.021609099999978 33.232766600000005 -96.376162099999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-41452165862737350142013-12-03T14:04:00.003-06:002014-01-21T13:37:32.909-06:002014 Solarize Plano Project - Looking for VolunteersPlano Solar Advocates is considering the launch of a second Solarize Plano Project beginning in 2014!<br />
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We are looking for volunteers located in neighborhoods across the city to help in the early planning of the project. In particular, we are searching for persons who would be:<br />
<ol>
<li>interested in participating in the solar company selection process, </li>
<li>helping to organize and spread the word about local information sessions to be held in their neighborhoods.</li>
</ol>
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If you are interested, please complete this brief <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17vCWRbd_FFfF8RfR2jk6vlOy2YCF8HWnEFwLlwG9cPY/viewform" target="_blank">*** SIGNUP FORM ***</a>.<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Note: If you are a Solar Installer/Integrator interested in the competitive bid process (RFP) for the 2014 Solarize Plano program, please do not use the above form. Instead, please use this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17KqAc0lHIHR7e6VxnkDzCWNR_9k0lTqQO1h6zH2d7nA/viewform" target="_blank">Company-Signup-Form</a> to provide your company information for the 2014 Solarize Plano program.</li>
</ul>
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Shine On!<br />
Plano Solar Advocates<br />
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<br />Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-77008116212983441072013-11-01T19:01:00.000-05:002014-01-15T17:30:08.431-06:00Enrollment (2nd time period) Now ClosedThe 2nd enrollment time period (month of Oct 2013) is now closed. To follow along for the remainder of the project, select the <a href="http://www.solarizeplano.org/p/communications.html" target="_blank">Project Communications</a> page above.Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-58407375431246232752013-09-27T15:17:00.000-05:002013-09-30T12:35:06.059-05:00Enrollment Re-opened - Limted Time!<div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-6e7f7a32-610d-5afd-5ca8-5c4713c62955" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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(See <a href="http://www.solarizeplano.org/2013/06/blog-post.html" target="_blank">Introducing the Solarize Plano Pilot Project</a> for original information about the project.)<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Due to a shift in Oncor incentive funding availability, the Solarize Plano Project has decided to re-open enrollment for a limited time to give additional Plano residents the opportunity to GO SOLAR!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Follow the steps below to enroll and prepare for your participation in the project.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If you haven’t previously enrolled, enroll by following this link </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">****</span></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4YNVPxvBJV1yzb5x5xCb7srGRnR08ib7mKQEmXimlQ/viewform" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">ENROLL HERE</span></span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> ***</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Review and perform the homework exercise described here - </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QvXmCtcv2t9OmXsqoJ4vAZxIA4iyepRrX424_Awy7bM/pub" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Homework Assignment</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black;">Watch</span> and review the on-demand Youtube Information Session - see</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15JAg4o4l91jyyM-cUyQw9sD7e3QeSrEosl_PTrv9ueM/pub" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Schedules and Presentations</span></span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Review the brief list of Frequently Asked Questions - see</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JhHx_4kMncoWXlmIZGACPSw-7KACerQq5ngOq1ZwFD8/pub" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Solarize Plano Project Frequently Asked Questions</span></span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Review the participants Decision Points descriptions - see</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1setctOsqWa6jpQEd9LHgD0xdXVceR_ZXPRmFzclhXW0/pub" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Participant Decision Points</span></span></a></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If your response to Decision Point 2 (DP2) is "Yes" or "Maybe" - provide the necessary responses to the questions described in the document -</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1setctOsqWa6jpQEd9LHgD0xdXVceR_ZXPRmFzclhXW0/pub" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Participant Decision Points</span></span></a></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After completing these steps and providing your responses to the DP2 questions, your contact information and your responses related to Decision Point 2 will be provided to the selected solar company. This company will then contact you to arrange a site assessment and a solar system installation proposal.</span></span><br />
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Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-38462093581457303722013-08-06T09:04:00.001-05:002014-01-15T17:30:53.517-06:00Enrollment ClosedProject enrollment is now closed. The interest and participation has greatly exceeded expectations. The final total number of persons completing the signup form was over <strong><u><em><span style="font-size: large;">200</span></em></u></strong>.<br />
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To follow along for the remainder of the project, select the <a href="http://www.solarizeplano.org/p/communications.html" target="_blank">Project Communications</a> page above.Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-35469009928228854282013-08-01T15:42:00.001-05:002013-08-01T15:54:00.678-05:00Enrollment Closing NotificationWe are providing notice that the enrollment period will close on <strong>August 5th</strong>, earlier than originally planned. The interest and participation has greatly exceeded expectations. We are very excited that so many of you have taken the time to investigate and learn more about installing PV solar at your home. We have received feedback from solar companies responding to the RFP that the compressed timeline may make it difficult to complete all installations by November 15. (This date is the Oncor incentive deadline.) It is for this reason, we are closing enrollment on August 5th.Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-6941739652361924432013-07-16T10:55:00.000-05:002013-08-01T15:52:51.253-05:00UPDATED<div style="text-align: center;">
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<em><strong>Last updated 8/1/13</strong></em></div>
<em><strong>To participate in the Solarize Plano Program select this link <o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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<em><strong> **** <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4YNVPxvBJV1yzb5x5xCb7srGRnR08ib7mKQEmXimlQ/viewform" target="_blank">ENROLL HERE</a> *** <o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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<em><strong> to provide your basic information and PSA will contact you with further details.<o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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<a href="http://www.planosolar.org/2013/05/generate-your-own-electricity-group.html" target="_blank">Generate Your Own Electricity, Group Solar Purchase!</a></div>
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In collaboration with Live Green in Plano, Plano Solar Advocates is pleased to announce a pilot program to help “Solarize Plano” homes. This program will connect residential homeowners that are ready to install solar, with local, qualified installers and will take advantage of generous local utility incentives that are available for a limited time. This “group purchase” process will reduce anxiety typical with a large purchase and increase customer satisfaction throughout the quote and installation process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plano Solar Advocate (PSA) volunteers will educate, coordinate and provide technical support for homeowners (and all other stakeholders) throughout this process.<br />
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All across the United States, groups are using this "solarize" approach to enable the installation of clean and cost effective solar energy for distributed electricity generation. You can learn more and see examples of many successful solarize projects from the Community Power Network website. (See <a href="http://communitypowernetwork.com/node/2143" target="_blank">Solar Group/Bulk Purchase</a>.) Also, a short 3 min video about "solarize" concepts is available at this URL - <a href="https://www.eeremultimedia.energy.gov/solar/videos/purchasing_solar_collectively_solarize" target="_blank">https://www.eeremultimedia.energy.gov/solar/videos/purchasing_solar_collectively_solarize</a></div>
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Solarize Plano Program Highlights and Timeline:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Program Setup (thru June 30, 2013) - <span style="color: red;"><strong><u>COMPLETED</u></strong></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Initial planning, develop partnerships with trusted organizations (LGIP), meet with local utility (Oncor), local solar installers, and City of Plano Inspectors,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>review financial options (City of Plano Smart Energy Loan Program, Credit Unions, etc.)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Volunteer recruitment, RFP (Request for Proposal) and Outreach committees established</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Begin customer enrollment via website<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><em><strong>**** <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4YNVPxvBJV1yzb5x5xCb7srGRnR08ib7mKQEmXimlQ/viewform" target="_blank">ENROLL HERE</a> *** </strong></em><strong><em>,<o:p></o:p></em></strong> or by phone, (972) 468-1485. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">This pilot program target is 20 or more participants. - <span style="color: red;"><strong><u>SURPASSED</u></strong></span> - <span style="color: red;">see enrollment counts at the top of this page or on the Project Communications page.</span></li>
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Outreach committee hosted information workshop on <span style="color: red;">June 27th</span> for prospective and enrolled homeowners to discuss local utility (Oncor) incentives, federal investment tax credit, and financing options.
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Outreach and Education (thru August 31, 2013) -<strong><span style="color: red;"><u> IN PROCESS</u></span></strong><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Complete customer enrollment! Completed via website, <strong><em>**** </em></strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4YNVPxvBJV1yzb5x5xCb7srGRnR08ib7mKQEmXimlQ/viewform" target="_blank"><strong><em>ENROLL HERE</em></strong></a><strong><em> *** </em></strong>or by phone, (972) 468-1485.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Workshops were held <strong><span style="color: red;">July 22, 25, 30, 31</span></strong> with participants to review the project and RFP timeline of selecting the preferred solar installation company. <span style="color: red;">On-demand information sessions are now available online - see </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15JAg4o4l91jyyM-cUyQw9sD7e3QeSrEosl_PTrv9ueM/pub" target="_blank">Schedules and Presentations</a></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="color: red;">Issue RFP (Request for Proposal) - July 29, 2013 <u><em><strong>(completed)</strong></em></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="color: red;">RFP responses due - August 7, 2013</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="color: red;">Two shortlisted companies selected - August 12, 2013</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="color: red;">Participant Enrollment closed - <strong>August 5, 2013</strong> (had been August 31, 2013)</span></li>
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<span style="color: black;">Installations (thru October 31, 2013)</span></div>
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<li>Status updates, monitor installations, periodic team meetings, problem resolution and correction when needed</li>
<li>Update Open PV Project (openpv.nrel.gov). This will be done to help encourage awareness of installations and help track the growth of installed solar in Plano.</li>
<li>Tour of new installations, Celebrations!</li>
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<em><strong>To participate in the Solarize Plano Program select this link <o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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<em><strong> **** <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4YNVPxvBJV1yzb5x5xCb7srGRnR08ib7mKQEmXimlQ/viewform" target="_blank">ENROLL HERE</a> *** <o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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<em><strong> to provide your basic information and PSA will contact you with further details.<o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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This program directly addresses concerns voiced by Plano residents who participated in PSA surveys. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">General summary of responses:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">72% were not aware of existing solar incentives or tax credits <i><u>(67% last year)</u></i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">Aside from the concern of cost, the top three reasons cited for not having pursued installation of a solar power system were the same as last year, with a slightly different order of these type three responses.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">Don't know where to buy it</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT; mso-fareast-font-family: ArialMT;"> <i><u>(#2 last year)</u></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">Don't know who would install it <i><u>(#3 last year)</u></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">Lack of confidence in selecting the proper system <i><u>(#1 last year)<o:p></o:p></u></i></span></li>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">You are encouraged to take the current survey by selecting the link below.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFRJRUVPa1Qxb2l4dEhJanlHZ21HSFE6MA" target="_blank">Plano Solar Advocates 2013 1H Solar Energy Survey</a></span></div>
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To see the results of earlier surveys, go to our SURVEY page at<br />
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To track the growth of installed PV solar capacity in Plano, Solar Installers will report installations to the Open PV Project<o:p></o:p>Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686870875338787958.post-81683620648275606662013-06-03T20:38:00.001-05:002013-09-30T12:33:34.720-05:00Introducing the Solarize Plano Pilot Project<div style="text-align: center;">
<em><strong>To participate in the Solarize Plano Program select this link <o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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<em><strong> **** <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4YNVPxvBJV1yzb5x5xCb7srGRnR08ib7mKQEmXimlQ/viewform" target="_blank">ENROLL HERE</a> *** <o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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In collaboration with Live Green in Plano, Plano Solar Advocates is pleased to announce a pilot program to help “Solarize Plano” homes. This program will connect residential homeowners that are ready to install solar, with local, qualified installers and will take advantage of generous local utility incentives that are available for a limited time. This “group purchase” process will reduce anxiety typical with a large purchase and increase customer satisfaction throughout the quote and installation process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plano Solar Advocate (PSA) volunteers will educate, coordinate and provide technical support for homeowners (and all other stakeholders) throughout this process.<br />
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All across the United States, groups are using this "solarize" approach to enable the installation of clean and cost effective solar energy for distributed electricity generation. You can learn more and see examples of many successful solarize projects from the Community Power Network website. (See <a href="http://communitypowernetwork.com/node/2143" target="_blank">Solar Group/Bulk Purchase</a>.) Also, a short 3 min video about "solarize" concepts is available at this URL - <a href="https://www.eeremultimedia.energy.gov/solar/videos/purchasing_solar_collectively_solarize" target="_blank">https://www.eeremultimedia.energy.gov/solar/videos/purchasing_solar_collectively_solarize</a></div>
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Solarize Plano Program Highlights and Timeline:<o:p></o:p></div>
(Please check this site frequently for program/content updates!)<br />
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Program Setup (thru June 30, 2013) </div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Initial planning, develop partnerships with trusted organizations (LGIP), meet with local utility (Oncor), local solar installers, and City of Plano Inspectors,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>review financial options (City of Plano Smart Energy Loan Program, Credit Unions, etc.)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Volunteer recruitment, RFP (Request for Proposal) and Outreach committees established</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Begin customer enrollment via website<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><em><strong>**** <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4YNVPxvBJV1yzb5x5xCb7srGRnR08ib7mKQEmXimlQ/viewform" target="_blank">ENROLL HERE</a> *** </strong></em><strong><em>,<o:p></o:p></em></strong> or by phone, (972) 468-1485. This pilot program target is 20 or more participants.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Outreach committee hosts information workshop for prospective/enrolled homeowners to discuss local utility (Oncor) incentives, federal investment tax credit, and financing options. The RFP will also be drafted. Date/Location TBD</li>
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Outreach and Education (thru August 31, 2013)<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Community outreach via various marketing options including, website, blog, emails, print materials, flyers, local festivals, farmers market, press release, etc.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Complete customer enrollment! Completed via website, <strong><em>**** </em></strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4YNVPxvBJV1yzb5x5xCb7srGRnR08ib7mKQEmXimlQ/viewform" target="_blank"><strong><em>ENROLL HERE</em></strong></a><strong><em> *** </em></strong>or by phone, (972) 468-1485.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Workshops with participants to discuss completed RFP, technical details of the solar PV installation, and to select the preferred installer. Date/Location TBD<o:p></o:p></li>
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Installations (thru October 31, 2013)<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Install solar systems on Plano homes!<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Status updates, monitor installations, periodic team meetings, problem resolution and correction when needed<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Tour of new installations, Celebrations!<o:p></o:p></li>
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<em><strong>To participate in the Solarize Plano Program select this link <o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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<em><strong> **** <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4YNVPxvBJV1yzb5x5xCb7srGRnR08ib7mKQEmXimlQ/viewform" target="_blank">ENROLL HERE</a> *** <o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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<em><strong> to provide your basic information and PSA will contact you with further details.<o:p></o:p></strong></em></div>
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This program directly addresses concerns voiced by Plano residents who participated in PSA surveys. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">General summary of responses:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">72% were not aware of existing solar incentives or tax credits <i><u>(67% last year)</u></i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">Aside from the concern of cost, the top three reasons cited for not having pursued installation of a solar power system were the same as last year, with a slightly different order of these type three responses.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">Don't know where to buy it</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT; mso-fareast-font-family: ArialMT;"> <i><u>(#2 last year)</u></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">Don't know who would install it <i><u>(#3 last year)</u></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">Lack of confidence in selecting the proper system <i><u>(#1 last year)<o:p></o:p></u></i></span></li>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;">You are encouraged to take the current survey by selecting the link below.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFRJRUVPa1Qxb2l4dEhJanlHZ21HSFE6MA" target="_blank">Plano Solar Advocates 2013 1H Solar Energy Survey</a></span></div>
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To see the results of earlier surveys, go to our SURVEY page at<br />
<a href="http://www.planosolar.org/p/survey.html" target="_blank">http://www.planosolar.org/p/survey.html<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: Times-Roman;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></div>
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To track the growth of installed PV solar capacity in Plano, Solar Installers will report installations to the Open PV Project<o:p></o:p>Solar Energy Advocatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03497675882490055342noreply@blogger.com