January 2014 The Reporter SJ: I know that Massachusetts Clean Energy Center spearheaded programs to begin solarizing the entire state. What do you think it would take to solarize our entire region? Ron: We need to educate our neighbors about environmental issues as well as the financial and ecological benefits of renewable energy production. Every night on the news we hear about how fossil fuel emissions negatively affect our climate. With the magnitude of storms, the sea levels rising, and the coral reefs dying how can we not have a sense of urgency to preserve our future? Solar is a proven, viable alternative to fossil fuels– why not use it? Solar generates power without producing any emissions. Plus, when folks work with local companies they support the local economy. SJ: On the subject of local…I had an amazing experience working with the Seekonk Arts Council and the Seekonk Artist Network. When I told neighbors that we’d be opening our homes to share art I received a lot of funny looks – but in fact hundreds of people passed over our doorstep. I’d like to imagine that a similar grassroots effort could galvanize and help solarize our community. What do you think? Ron: I think we should organize a solar tour! Bring people to four or five different locations so they can see solar installations for themselves and hear some real solar stories from real people.
Solar Soup Session
January 26th, Sunday 1-3pm 308 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02271
Sip soup, study solar, share ideas about sustainable energy RSVP by January 21 to SarahJane@gotsun-gosolar.com Additional: SJ: You and your carpenter have worked together for seven years. What’s the secret to such a good partnership? I noticed that he wears cans on his shoes – is that to keep you from stepping on his toes? Ron: Haha or [Laughs]. No, that prevents his shoes from wear and tear up on the roof. I think we bonded because we’re both perfectionists, we both consider what we do to be fine art and we stand behind everything we do.
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