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The Mt. Pleasant Solar Cooperative is making itself heard.

• July 29, article from Washington City Paper discussing solar power industry. "Here Comes the Sun: D.C.’s Solar Power Industry Tries to Grow-Around Pepco" (Thursday, July 29, 2010)

• May 28, article from CNBC.com discussing solar coop. "Community Solar Projects Sprout Up Across US" (Friday, May 28, 2010)

• April 30, testimony from Anya Schoolman to D.C. Department of the Environment. Testimony to Budget Oversight Hearing

• September 16, interview with Anya Schoolman. "An interview with solar activitst Anya Schoolman" (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)

• August 13, article on neighborhood solar cooperatives. "The pleasant way to go solar: Neighborhood cooperatives" (Thursday, August 13, 2009)

• July 8, testimony from Anya Schoolman to D.C. Council. Testimony to Oversight Hearing on Implementation of Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008

• June 11, article from DC City Paper that talks about the Mt. Pleasant Solar Coop and our support of legislation in DC to promote renewable energy. "Sun Blocks " (Washington City Paper, June, 11 2008)

• This article gives you a good idea why we think solar is an affordable way to meet our local energy needs. Mt Pleasant Solar Coop letter submitted to the DC City Council

• Washington Business Journal article profiling the Mt. Pleasant Solar Coop and our attempt to develop a deal with Pepco. "Clouds hang over Mount Pleasant's plan to go solar" (Friday, February 22, 2008)

• This front page story on growing pressure on the electrical grid cites the Mt. Pleasant Solar Coop as leaders in pushing for solutions. “Threat of Power Shortages Generating New Urgency”(Washington Post, February 2, 2008)

• Our co-founder told the DC City Council how to take practical action to promote solar power in the city. Anya Schoolman’s Testimony to the DC City Council, (January 30, 2008)

• Another co-founder urges the DC Mayor to support our efforts. Diego Arene-Morley’s letter to Mayor Adrian Fenty (October 2007)

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