Solarize Santa Fe County Firestations

Dear Santa Fe County Commissioners,

I know the importance of reducing harmful emissions from coal burning power plants, pollution that threatens our health & environment, and contributes to climate destabilization. That’s why I am so pleased with your unanimous decision to solarize the first fire station in the county. It's a very good first step and now I am calling on you to extend the benefits of solar energy to all fire stations in Santa Fe County.

We need a way to ensure that overall, no matter what, there is steadily less and less total pollution being dumped into our skies and lungs. New Mexico has abundant sunshine that can power our community. Unlike electricity generated by coal and other fossil fuels, solar power does not create toxic air pollution, does not harm human health, does not poison land and water, and does not add to climate change that is worsening drought and wildfires.

Please put the solarization of all fire stations at the top of your list for Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Projects (ICIP).

By deploying solar systems on all Santa Fe County fire stations you will:
1) Stimulate local economic development;
2) Make the needed transition from fossil fuel dependency to renewables;
3) Protect the air, water, and land we love; and
4) Enable all County fire departments to repurpose money previously designated for utility bill payment to fire safety and protection.

Now is the time to lead by example! As a resident of Santa Fe County, I am asking that solar installations for the County’s fire stations be included in the ICIP. Please invest at least half a million dollars to solarize all of Santa Fe County’s fire stations; Santa Fe has the potential to be a clean energy leader – let’s actualize that potential.