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Solar One Attends State-Wide Solar Energy Strategy Session
Solar One Executive Director Chris Collins and Advocacy Coordinator Chris Neidl attended "Working Together to Support Solar Energy: A Strategy Session for Articulating Grassroots Support to the NYS Legislature" in Albany on February 6, 2008.

The Green Renter: The Solar-Powered Peace Sculpture: A Public Art Project by Fred George
Join Fred George for a lively conversation about his work, motivations, inspirations and politics, and hear about his Solar-Powered Peace Sculpture, which may be coming to Stuyvesant Cove this summer. And remember, the Green Renter series is now being held on Monday!

Go Green Expo 2007
We are very proud to announce Solar One's involvement with New York City's largest environmentally-focused consumer expo to date. The NYC inaugural Go Green Expo will be a ground breaking, carbon neutral event, April 25-27 to be held at the Hilton New York Hotel on 6th Avenue at 53rd St. in Manhattan.

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Solar One Attends State-Wide Solar Energy Strategy Session

On Wednesday February 6th, Solar One Executive Director Chris Collins and Advocacy Coordinator Chris Neidl took part in "Working Together to Support Solar Energy: A Strategy Session for Articulating Grassroots Support to the NYS Legislature." Held at the University of Albany, and organized by the New York Solar Energy Industry Association (NYSEIA), the session was attended by various stakeholders interested in expanding and improving New York State's existing solar policies. The approximately 40 participants included a mix of representatives from NY-based solar businesses and advocacy groups.

On Tuesday January 30th, Solar One launched its new I Heart PV campaign, an advocacy effort that aims to grow grassroots support for pro-solar policies at the city and state government levels. During the Albany session, Solar One was able to introduce the campaign to other state actors, provide recommendations for statewide action and learn from the experience of other initiatives.

For those interested in hosting or attending a presentation about solar in NYC and the goals of the I Heart PV campaign, please contact Chris Neidl at neidl@solar1.org.

The Green Renter: The Solar-Powered Peace Sculpture: A Public Art Project by Fred George

Speaker: Fred George, Artist

Monday, February 11 at 7pm, FREE

Photographer and sculptor Fred George has built a reputation for delivering powerful, timely political messages through his diverse creative practice. Mr. George's more notable works include the iconic 9/11 portrait 'Ash Wednesday', and 'AK-47 Sculpture', a 3-meter tall crucifix assembled with machine guns. However, the artist's latest project may ultimately be his most provactive and ambitious: Solar Powered Peace Sculpture will be a 34-foot tall peace symbol constructed from 120 steel oil barrels affixed with the same number of fully functioning solar panels. Current plans will aim to install two identical versions of the work in Saarbrucken, Germany and New York City during the summer of 2008. Solar One's home of Stuyvesant Cove Park is currently considered the leading potential venue for the work.

Go Green Expo: Coming April 2007!

The first ever NYC Go Green Expo will be held at the Hilton New York Hotel April 25-27! Booths/sponsorships are available now.

Solar One will have a booth at this event and Chris Neidl, Solar One's Outreach Coordinator will present a seminar on I ♥ PV . We encourage you to attend or to even exhibit alongside us.

For sponsors/booths: In addition to the special Earth Day edition, the New York Post is providing every booth/sponsorship with advertising which includes 20 weeks of ads in the New York Post (2.4 million pass-along circulation), and will feature the event's show guide as well as a 32-page advertorial including sponsor ads, a floor plan, a green tips guide and more. For more info, contact Annie Steinberg of Go Green Expo at 212-655-4505 ext 229 or asteinberg@gogreenexpo.com. Register before Feb 1 to guarantee a space!

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