Longtime Downtown Business Makes Move to Solar Power
September 2011 – Between the revving of engines and the whizzing of drills, the sound of money can be heard dropping back into the pockets of the owners of Encinitas Foreign and Domestic. While business is good for the longtime auto service shop, it’s the new addition to the roof that has the sun shining brighter than ever on owners Leo and Julie Macaluso. Workers start early in the morning fitting the business with state-of-the-art solar panels. “It’s a good financial decision and we’re really darn excited about being able to do away with our electricity bill,” he said....
Read MoreDowntown Solar Initiative Celebrates First Anniversary
July 2011 – Despite the looming coastal fog that signals “June Gloom,” the sun still powers an ever increasing number of homes and businesses in downtown Encinitas. Thanks in large part to a groundbreaking partnership between the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association and Stellar Solar, merchants and residents can participate in the Megawatt Challenge and help historic Encinitas install one megawatt of solar energy. Participating in the challenge not only benefits the consumer, but also the community, local merchants and DEMA members and programs. Simultaneously, customers...
Read MoreJune Cottonwood Creek Environmental Film Press Release
—-PRESS RELEASE—- June 9, 2011 CONTACT: Carris Rhodes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHEN: Thursday, June 23rd from Sunset-9pm WHERE: Pacific Station at 687 S. Coast Hwy 101 WHAT: Free environmental film screening on Hwy 101 WHO: Presented by the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association is hosting the last of their summer film series with a night of local film. The Cottonwood Creek Environmental Film Series is held the fourth Thursday of the month from April to June at Pacific Station 687 S. Coast Hwy 101. On June...
Read MoreCotton Wood Creek Film Festival Sunset to 9:00pm June 23
The Cottonwood Creek Environmental Film Series is organized annually by the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association (DEMA), in order to help promote downtown Encinitas and to raise environmental awareness. The 2011 Cottonwood Creek Environmental Film Series is presented by Stellar Solar and will be powered by the Stellar Mobile Solar Station (seen below). The series consists of three monthly film screenings at the new Pacific Station plaza, 687 S. Coast Hwy 101. All film screenings are free and take place from sunset to 9:00 pm. Whole Foods Market will be popping organic popcorn- free for...
Read MoreElectric vehicle show set for Encinitas
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