Thoughts on Solar

Short and sweet: We need you to call Governor Newsom on June 21st!

Here’s the message from our friends at CALSSA:

1. Call between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.Do not call earlier or later as you likely will not be able to get through. If for some reason you are unable to leave either a recorded message or a message with a live person and it is between 9 and 5, simply keep calling again until you do! 
   
   
2. The number to call is 916-445-2841. After you dial, a recording will ask you to press 1 to continue in English or 2 for Spanish. After you press the appropriate number, you will then need to press “6″ to speak to a representative.
   
   
3. The phone may ring many times, but eventually you shouldreach a representative for the Governor. When you do, simply deliver your message (sample script below). If no one picks up, you may be instructed to record a message, which is also totally fine.
   
   

   Sample script: “My name is __, I live in ___ and I [own a solar system/work in the solar industry]. I am opposed to a solar tax of any kind, and any other change that makes solar less affordable for working and middle class people. California should make rooftop solar more affordable for everyday people, not less. I expect Governor Newsom to take a clear public stance on this matter and show the leadership that this state deserves. Thank you.” [Feel free to use your own words!] 
   



4. After you are done speaking with someone or recording a message, please go here to let us know what happened. This is very important as we’re keeping tabs on how many phone calls we’ve generated.
   
   
5. Finally, after you have reported back to us on your call, make sure to email your colleagues or share on social media what you’ve done and ask them to do the same! There’s template language you can use below.

Thanks for your help - together we are going to win this thing!