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 MoreMegawatt Challenge Launch Party on the Summer Solstice
CONTACT Carris Rhodes Program Assistant, DEMA Email: crhodes@encinitas101.com 760.943.1950 P 760.943.1977 F FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Who: DEMA (Downtown Encinitas MainStreet) and Stellar Solar What: The Megawatt Challenge. Solar information, networking and solstice fun. The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association (DEMA) invites the whole community to participate in the first ever Megawatt Challenge. DEMA will launch the program in partnership with Stellar Solar and in conjunction with the SunPower Affiliate Program. When: Monday, June 21st – Summer Solstice, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Where:...
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