Plan includes a Solar Energy Economic Summit to promote statewide collaboration
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be joined by statewide solar energy leaders to announce three major strategies in 2008 targeted at propelling Arizona into a national leadership role in the creation and use of solar energy.
The Tucson lawmaker will announce a three-part solar energy strategy, including federal legislation, a congressional field hearing and plans for a statewide Solar Energy Economic Summit.
Joining her at the announcement will be William Harris, president and CEO of Science Foundation Arizona; Dr. Joaquin Ruiz, Dean, University of Arizona, College of Science; Dr. Joseph Simmons, chairman of the Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy; and Valerie Rauluk, CEO of Venture Catalyst, Inc.
WHAT: U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and solar industry leaders announce solar strategy for 2008
WHEN: 3 p.m., Monday, January 7; Solar Energy Advisory Council Meeting, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Arizona Builders’ Alliance, 1661 N. Swan, Suite 144