Solar helps low-income

[irishbobcat]

If all the Progressive New Deal protection devices were not repealed when Reagan and the the Republicans took over in the 80's we would not be in this crisis.

We need to go back and re-introduce al the bills and stop-gap measures that wereput in place back in the 1930's....bills and measures that folks like Joe Biden and others in Congress went ahead and voted to dismantle with the republicans because Government control of business is bad when business is strong...but when t's not, the government has to come to the rescue and
save it.

That's why progressive ideas are still needed in Congress....in GOOD times and BAD.....

Dennis Spisak- Green Party Candidate for Congress-6th District

[Towntalk]

Dennis, with all due respect for your commitment to the environment, given the economic crisis that we as a nation are facing, solar panels are the very last thing you should be worrying about given the fact that at this moment the baleout that Congress will be considering is at least ONE TRILLION DOLLARS.

$1,000,000,000,000.00

That ONE TRILLION DOLLARS will be coming eventually out of OUR POCKETS.

If you are so fortunate as to go to Congress, YOU will have to deal with this crisis, because it's not going to go away between now and then.

[irishbobcat]

Solar Programs To Help Low In-Come Residents

September 19,2008

As you know, a true eco-equity movement is taking root in the Bay Area, throughout California, and across the US.  And because this movement to create green pathways out of poverty requires hard work from a broad coalition of folks, we decided it was high time you got to know some of our allies a little bit better.  We're happy to introduce a new series of Partner Profiles, beginning with our friends at Solar Richmond.

Solar Richmond, a close regional ally of the Green-Collar Jobs Campaign, is doing amazing work in Richmond -- connecting the people who most need work to the work that most needs to be done, all while helping low-income homeowners keep their energy bills low through no-cost solar installation.

The innovative and inspiring work of Solar Richmond is moving low-income residents and youth of color into the green economy.  As the green-collar jobs idea builds momentum throughout the nation, this program is among the first to "walk the talk" by providing low cost and free solar system installation to low-income homeowners, while training low-income residents from the community to do the work.

The Richmond program is comprised of three key partners:
·   Solar Richmond: a community based non-profit organization that forged the partnership for this program.  Solar Richmond is also increasingly working with solar installation companies.
·   Richmond BUILD Program: the City of Richmond's low-income residential assistance and construction training program that is funded through federal, state and foundation grants.
·   GRID Alternatives: a non-profit that installs solar systems for low-income homeowners and provides solar training.

In 2007, a total of 32 Richmond residents completed the special training program: Richmond BUILD's existing eight-week construction skills training program with an additional two-week solar skills module added by Solar Richmond. All trainees interviewed with potential employers within weeks of graduation. As of December 2007, all but five program graduates had been hired by local solar and construction firms. Solar Richmond continues to coordinate regular trainings and facilitate job placement for graduates. In the coming years, Solar Richmond plans to expand its program. Next year, with increased funding, green building techniques will be incorporated throughout the nine week program.
Right now Solar Richmond has a golden opportunity -- the City of Richmond has agreed to fund half the cost of 10 internships for Solar Richmond graduates at local solar companies. Several of these internships are already under way!

Through this Challenge Grant, the city will match -- dollar for dollar -- what Solar Richmond raises to fund internship wages.

As the Green Party Candidate for Congress to the 6th district, I believe we should have programs such as Solar Richmond in place in the Ohio Valley, where our low-income residents can train to learn the skills to produce a living wage for themselves and their families.

ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!

Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy

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