Colorado Public Radio reports on SLV solar - Take Action!

Megan Verlee of Colorado Public Radio reports on the San Luis Valley:

"The San Luis Valley is one of Colorado’s best areas for solar power - lots of sun and clear atmosphere. That’s what a state report found 4 years ago.  Now those trying to develop that resource are learning the valley has a distinct downside - a lot of residents simply don’t want big solar projects there."

Listen/Read the full story at: http://www.cpr.org/#load_article|SLV_Residents_Fighting_Solar_Projects

THANK Colorado Public Radio for covering the story at 800-722-4449 - let them know this is very important to residents and all who love the SLV.

SUGGEST that CPR do a follow-up story, covering alternatives to large scale projects at http://www.cpr.org/#load_article|Contact

Megan interviewed State Senator Gail Schwartz, who made the following comment:

SCHWARTZ: "We all are making some sacrifices to live in a 21st century society.  All of our resources are being challenged and tapped to develop energy.  And we also have to look at private property rights."

CONTACT State Senator Schwartz and let her know this (or use your own words):

"Regarding your quote on Colorado Public Radio:  the treasured San Luis Valley must not be sacrificed.  The private property rights of neighbors whose families have ranched the land over 100 years are more important than the property rights of big corporations.  Remember, you won in a very tight election, and would not have been elected were it not for support of Valley residents.  Please help us develop an alternative plan that will spread solar development and create jobs all over Colorado."

Office Location: 200 E. Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
Capitol Phone: 303-866-4871
E-mail: gail.schwartz.senate@state.co.us

The December 6 hearing sponsored by the Saguache County Commissioners has been continued to a date not yet scheduled.  The public comment period has been re-opened- comments can be sent to Wendi Maez from http://www.saguachecounty.net/depts/landuse/ ... ask that a quieter alternative technology AND an alternative site be used. 

At this site is also the independent noise report from Maestre Graves Associates, which includes the following statement, and much more:

I believe that the noise levels presented by HDR Engineering for the proposed project are understated and that the noise levels will exceed the County guidelines and State standards. 

Thanks for all you do!

Joy