SUBJECT: February 7th - 2014 Solarize Plano Project Communications Update

This email is being sent to 2014 Solarize Plano Project participants that have enrolled and interested volunteers.  This communications update includes:

1. Enrollment status

2. Request - Help spread the word

3. RFP Review Team

4. Next Steps Reminder

5. Project Questions

1. Enrollment status

Great News!  We have already passed our target minimum of 20 enrollees.  As of the end of the day Feb 6th, we had 25 Plano residents signed up!  Let’s get more!

2. Request - Help spread the word

We are asking your help to build momentum and spread the word.   The more people that enroll to learn, the better the potential for a larger total installed PV solar capacity for the project, resulting in the opportunity for a larger discount for all participants who ultimately decide to install a system.  Some suggested ways to spread the word are listed below.  Let us know of any ideas that you have to further help.

• Tell your neighbors & coworkers
• If you have an HOA or Neighborhood Association, ask them to email their members about the program
• Put an announcement in your company newsletter or any other community newsletter
• If your neighborhood is setup on www.nextdoor.com, post a message about the project

Here are some references you can use when spreading the word!

• Our project website - www.solarizeplano.org

• Dallas Morning News NeighborsGo article - Solar energy program enrolling through April 15 in Plano

• City of Plano Press Release - Affordable Solar Energy Options Now Available in Plano
• Plano Star Courier article - 2014 Solarize Plano program seeks to energize community

3. RFP Review Team

The company that will install the PV solar systems will be selected by the RFP Review Team.  This team will consist of project participants that have indicated an interest to participate in the solar company selection process. Those interested will be asked to complete a short questionnaire. The work of the RFP Review Team will be conducted between March 15 and March 31.  More information will be available in the coming weeks.

4. Next Steps Reminder

As included in the email that you received after submitting your enrollment (and on the solarizeplano.org website), your next steps are:

• Complete our online survey which should help you frame your thoughts and understanding of solar energy. It takes about 10-15 minutes to complete, and is available on this webpage - www.planosolar.org/p/survey.html
• VERY IMPORTANT - Review and perform the homework exercise described here - Homework Assignment  
• Review the participants Decision Points descriptions - see Participant Decision Points
• Review the brief list of Frequently Asked Questions - see Solarize Plano Project Frequently Asked Questions
• Make plans to attend one of the Information Sessions (shown below).

• Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano 75093
• Thursday, March 6, 2014, 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano 75093
• Thursday, March 13, 2014, 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano 75093

• If you live in the ONCOR serving area, consider signing up at Smart Energy Texas to get detailed reports of your energy usage - www.smartmetertexas.com

5. Project Questions

If you have any questions, please reach out to us by email so that we can setup a call or meeting to address them.

Thanks again for your interest in the Solarize Plano Project and tapping the local solar energy that we have here in Plano!

Shine On!

Larry Howe (rlhowejr@gmail.com) , Bob Litwins (rlitwins@gmail.com), and all the volunteers with Plano Solar Advocates, a 100% grassroots volunteer group