Neighborhood residents invited to info meeting on solar power group buy

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a guest column providing our residents with information on an upcoming event. Although it is not a TETNA event, we are happy to share info on initiatives underway in our neighborhood.Are you motivated to do your part to combat climate change? Are you motivated to save money on your energy bill? Then take your motivation to the first "Power Hour" meeting for SolarTosa Solar Group Buy at 6 p.m. May 17 in the Firefly Room at the Wauwatosa Library.Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and Milwaukee Shines are organizing a contract between a Solar Contractor and several (hopefully many!) home and business owners in the area for the financial benefit of buying in bulk. They have successfully orchestrated several other solar group buys in Wisconsin and Illinois, including in Shorewood and Bay View.The group buy process relieves the homeowner of some paperwork, provides owner-specific energy-use analysis and helps ensure quality installation. The more local residents get involved, the cheaper your solar installation will be. Solar power has come a long way and the cost of solar panels has come down significantly. Add in a Solar Group Buy, and that cost comes down even more.So tell your neighbors about this great opportunity to help the Earth and your pocketbook at the same time. There are still state and federal incentives for home and business owners who install solar. Now is the time to get involved with your fellow neighbors and take a stand against a changing climate! If you are interested or have questions, please ask, we want to hear from you.For more information, visit SolarTosa.com or contact Peter Murphy at peterm@midwestrenew.org or 414-988-7963.A second Power Hour is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 31 at Red Dot Wauwatosa, and other meetings will be advertised throughout the summer to provide information and allow home and business owners to ask questions. All are welcome.