FRIDAY: U.S. E.P.A. Chief Gina McCarthy to Attend Solar Installation at Residential Home in Long Beach, California
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Category: EnergyType: News
Source: EPA
Date: Thursday, June 12th, 2014
GRID Alternatives provides job training, renewable power to low-income families; meeting follows EPA's suggestion of the Clean Power Project released last week
LOS ANGELES- On Friday, June 13th, E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy will meet with GRID Alternatives officials and students from Los Angeles Trade Technical College's Solar PV Technician certificate plan during the installation of solar panels at a single-family home in Long Beach, California. GRID Alternatives is a non-profit recognized by EPA, the White House and others for its innovative approach toward expanding solar energy adoption in the U.S. Administrator McCarthy's trip to GRID Alternatives focuses on the ongoing efforts to support reliable, cost effective and sustainable clean energy that will protect the environment and make a difference in communities.
The meeting with GRID Alternatives follows EPA's suggestion of the Clean Power Project released last week. At the direction of President Obama and after an unprecedented outreach effort, E.P.A. released the proposal, which for the 1st time cuts carbon pollution from existing power plants, the single biggest source of carbon pollution in the United States. Last week's suggestion will protect public health, move the U.S. toward a cleaner environment and fight climate change while supplying Americans with reliable and affordable power.
WHO: U.S. E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy
GRID Alternatives Vice President of Government Relations, Stan Greschner
U.S. E.P.A. Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld
WHEN: Friday, June 13, 2014
11:00 AM
WHERE: 5700 block of Jaymills Ave.
Long Beach, California 90805
Please note: This is a residential neighborhood, so allow extra time for street parking only.
WHAT: Solar Installation Photo-Op and Informal Press Availability
Administrator McCarthy and representatives from GRID Alternatives will tour the site, meet with volunteers, job trainees and homeowner during live solar installation at residential home.
**This is an active installation site, closed toe shoes are required. Press who would like to attend should e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] ASAP to RSVP and gain specific location details. Please include your name, media affiliation, and contact information in your request.
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