Solar Bill brightens Washington State legislature

Congratulations to our friend Larry Owens, head of the Shoreline Solar Project and vice president of Solar Washington, for rallying public support that pushed through new tax breaks for solar equipment. Larry worked the Net channels, especially e-mail, in generating citizen pressure for approval. When the Senate voted unanimously (47-0-0) to approve the bill late last week, Larry sent out an e-blast "WE DID IT!"

Larry has been a tireless solar advocate and testament once again to the power of One. We became Owens fans when he purchased my wife's 20-year-old diesel Toyota Corolla and converted it to biodiesel. So now whenever there's an alternative-energy conference or display, Larry brings along the Toyota and we get to say hi to our old car!

— Paul Andrews, Green for Good

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