Released on: June 4, 2008, 10:41 pm

Press Release Author: 1 Block Off the Grid

Industry: Energy

Press Release Summary: 1 Block Off the Grid - 1BOG.org, a San Francisco based solar
community advocacy group today announced the launch of its first citywide solar
conversion challenge in San Francisco. This will be the largest ever solar community
conversion in the US. The goal of the 1BOG.org citywide challenge is to take one
entire city block "off the Grid".

Press Release Body: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4th 2008

San Francisco-based 1BOG.org Launches US Largest Community Solar Initiative

1 Block Off the Grid - 1BOG.org, a San Francisco based solar community advocacy
group today announced the launch of its first citywide solar conversion challenge in
San Francisco. This will be the largest ever solar community conversion in the US.
The goal of the 1BOG.org citywide challenge is to take one entire city block "off
the Grid".

1BOG.org is committed to make solar accessible by offering information, assessment
tools, financing and funding to San Franciscans who are considering solar options
for their home.
The city has set a goal of 10,000 solar roofs by 2010; to date less than 700
residences have solar on their roofs.

"Solar is still costly, pricing out most households. The industry has been slow in
bringing forward solutions to help convert large groups of homes to this readily
available renewable energy alternative," said Sylvia Ventura, Co-Founder and
Managing Director of 1BOG.org. "We realized in our initial research for our own
solar system that most hurdles to residential solar adoption can be cleared with a
well designed program that addresses, cost, information on government incentives/tax
benefits, financing and logistical support. With that in mind, we designed 1BOG.org
to target all of these barriers and help San Franciscans make the move to solar."

1BOG.org provides substantial financial support and better pricing by negotiating
with solar manufacturers and installers. In addition, 1BOG.org helps mobilize and
organize neighbors by providing logistical support, community education, financing
options and information on latest industry trends, legislation and incentives
subsidies.

San Francisco based 1BOG.org has already gathered key support from public officials
in City Hall and generated interest from the industry. 1BOG.org is hosting an online
Solar Registry and is expected to reach a committed 100 KW of solar capacity by the
end of July. 1BOG.org's executive team has initiated the funding phase for San
Francisco's pilot campaign, and is currently approaching potential sponsors and
financial partners.

About 1BOG.org
1BOG.org was founded by two San Franciscans, entrepreneurs and committed
environmentalists turned solar advocates. 1BOG.org is a citywide solar energy
initiative designed to drive wider solar energy adoption through education, private
financing and community purchase programs. 1BOG.org is committed to helping bring
San Francisco to the forefront of cities with highest solar energy use in the US,
leading the way in a fight against global climate change. For additional information
about San Francisco's 1BOG.org Solar Challenge, please visit http://www.1bog.org or
call Sylvia Ventura at 415.601.5336.

Press Contact
Sylvia Ventura
1 Block Off the Grid
press@1bog.org
415.601.5336


Web Site: http://www.1bog.org

Contact Details: 1 Block Off the Grid
Sylvia Ventura
511 Central Avenue
San Francisco CA 94117
415.447.3935
sylvia@1bog.org
http://www.1bog.org

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