Issue Position: Solar Power

Issue Position

This past legislative session, I co-sponsored the Solar Bill which would allow residents to use solar power to cut down on the already high electric bills that our residents have to pay. Unfortunately, this bill did not pass, but we have learned from our previous attempt and are ready to push this bill through this next legislative session. Solar power has helped create 3,000-5,000 jobs across the state, and it provides a clean alternative source of power. The V.C. Summer debacle was an embarrassment, and forced the rate payers to pay even more than our already record high power bills. This alternate source of power will allow the resident to save money, while helping maintain and preserve our great community and shore line.

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