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11/14/07 Santa Cruz, CA.

The Women's Health Center in Santa Cruz is the first downtown business to install solar panels. They held an Open House to show off the solar as well as other green features in their recently remodeled building. On a typical sunny day the solar panels will generate enough electricity to power the building. In addition to the financial savings, there are big environmental benefits - reducing CO2, avoid making air pollution, and having cleaner air to breathe. The solar electric system was designed and built by Full Circle Solar.

6/7/07 San Francisco, CA.

Time of Use rates are no longer required for new solar customers in Califorina, based on decisions today by the Public Utility Commission and California legislature. While many solar customers can benefit from TOU, some end up being penalized. Now, someone who installs solar electricity has more choices with their electric rates.

6/7/07 Santa Cruz, CA.

The radio airwaves we're buzzing with solar talk when Geoff Shuey and Solar Mike we're interviewed on KSCO radio with their solar customer Jim Chubb of Pacific Inland Home Mortgage. Chubb had Full Circle Solar install a solar electric system at his mountain home this year. "The numbers work," Chubb said. "I expect a payback on the system in 9 years." Referring to the team at Full Circle Solar, Chubb added "I endorse these guys. Their work is great." Callers to the weekly real estate radio program asked questions ranging from rebates to battery back-up systems. Answers to these and other questions can be found at our FAQs page.

6/5/07 Santa Cruz, CA.

Construction has been completed on a solar power system for the home and office of Bob Landry, of Landry and Foy Builders. In addition to solar panels on the roof generating electricity, Landry has incorporated natural lighting into all the work areas, using large skylights. A self-professed "solar believer", Landry is enthusiastic about getting his electricity from the sun. And someday owning an electric car.

5/29/07 Santa Cruz, CA.

Full Circle Solar party and activities were reported in the Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper today. "The sun -- along with great food and wine -- was a powerful draw when Full Circle Solar held a solar party at its Sash Mill offices in Santa Cruz. More than 125 people turned out for the event. Many of those attending have solar power in their homes." To read the entire text click here Solar energy shines.

5/28/07 Santa Cruz, CA.

Free Solar Electricitiy Seminar, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12. Held at the Full Circle Solar office at 303 Potrero #6 in Santa Cruz. Local solar expert Mike Arenson will explain the costs and benefits of solar electricity for home and business. Advanced registration requested. Send us an email Register for seminar.

5/23/07 Santa Clara, CA.

CleanTech 2007 showcased solar energy as part of the Nanotechnology Conference in Santa Clara, CA. Questions about solar cell efficiency was the most asked question of the day at the Full Circle Solar booth. Mike Arenson and Bey Proctor spoke with an international crowd of scientists, engineers, business people and students. Their exhibit included the Sanyo HIT solar panel, the most efficienct panel on the market.

5/11/07 Silicon Valley, CA.

Tesla Motors, electric car maker, will start producing its first electric roadster this fall, according to the San Jose Mercury News. The company has taken depositis from more than 400 people, and growing. More than a dozen Full Circle customers already drive electric vehicles, and they are solar powered. Be one of the first Tesla Motors customers to power your car with solar energy, and receive a free inverter when Full Circle Solar installs your solar electric system.

5/5/07 San Jose, CA.

The San Jose Mercury News real estate section headlined solar power, "Solar Systems Going Mainstream", including an interview with Mike Arenson of Full Circle Solar. For the full text of the article, click Going Solar.

4/22/07 Santa Cruz, CA.

Solar power was featured on a local TV call-in show on Earth Day. The "Voices of the Village" television program is aired on Community Television of Santa Cruz County. Full Circle Solar president Geoff Shuey and Mike Arenson joined other panelists to discuss current events in solar. Arenson narrated a 3 minute film about Solar Power in Santa Cruz. Video of the broadcast may be available on the web at Community Television at this time. The program is being rebroadcast for the next month.

4/14/07 Santa Cruz, CA.

Step It Up, a national campaign on climate change, rallied in Santa Cruz. Mike Arenson from Full Circle Solar was one of the featured speakers. He encouraged students to pursue careers in renewable energy, as he had done thirty years ago. Arenson also noted the success and growth of the solar industry in Santa Cruz and the Bay Area.

4/3/07 Santa Cruz, CA.

Local newsaper, the Santa Cruz Sentinel, highlighted Full Circle Solar in a feature article today in their Business section. The article begins "When Full Circle Solar started up a little over a year ago, the partners discovered it was too late to get listed in the phone book. Relying on word of mouth, they did more than $1 million worth of solar business.

3/21/07 San Francisco, CA.

PG&E stepped up to the plate in expressing recent support for solar energy at the ballpark in San Francisco. PG&E spokesperson, Keely Wachs, said “It’s clear that solar is great for all of us, not only for our customers but for all of California. The need to bring solarto the market is imperative if we are going to meet the challenges associated with climate change.” But who pays for their solar installations – the ratepayers or the shareholders – is yet to be seen. Reported in the San Jose Mercury News, 3/21/07.

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