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-----Original Message----- From: American Solar Energy Society at UF [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Harry Kegelmann Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 1:28 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: GRU wants to install 200kW of solar to cover parking lots For the last two years, I have suggested to the city and GRU that we should cover our parking lots with solar panels so that we generate green energy and individuals with an electric bike (like myself) could charge their bike while shopping or going to the movies. It looks like GRU worked the numbers and realized that it is not a bad idea after all. They have submitted a grant proposal to install 200kW of solar panels to cover parking lots. The project will be discussed during Monday's city commission meeting. If you can't make it to the meeting, you should be able to view it on cable channel 12 or you can watch it online at a later point. More information on this can be found on page 31 of Monday's city commission agenda: http://legistar.cityofgainesville.org/meetings/2006%5C12/8222_A_City_Commiss ion_06-12-11_Meeting_Agenda_(Long).pdf This could be the beginning of a new solar age in Gainesville. Harry