Solar Energy
“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” –Thomas Edison, 1931
Click here or here to read H.R. 3585, the Solar Technology Roadmap Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 310-106 on October 22, 2009.
- Endorsement letters for H.R. 3585 from the Solar Energy Industries Association, BP Solar and the National Association of Manufacturers.
Click here to read my speech to the Solar Economic Forum on September 10, 2009.
Click here to see my presentation to the National Academy of Sciences on July 29, 2009.
Click here To see why solar energy is serious energy.
Promoting solar power is one of my highest priorities in Congress. I encourage you to explore the links below to learn more about the potential of solar power and what my office is doing to promote this valuable energy resource.
Report: Solar Energy in Southern Arizona
Read the September 2007 report from my Solar Advisory Council.
Solar Legislation Check out solar bills I have sponsored in Congress.
Solar Press What is the press saying about solar energy?
Solar Field Hearing Information from my congressional field hearing on March 17, 2008 in Tucson about utility-scale solar power.
Solar Information Get the latest in solar news from this list of local and state resources and research.
View a list of solar events in our community, including my Solar 101 Community Education series.