I am writing to inform our campus and larger community of the impressive steps that Cal Poly has taken to be the Countys lead producer of renewable energy. This past summer, a 135kW array of solar photovoltaic energy panels were installed on the roof of Engineering West. It was designed to provide Cal Poly with clean, reliable energy for the next 20 years. This is a great first step in reducing Cal Polys dependence on fossil fuels.
I would like to encourage the entire community, students specifically, to come show your support for our university to undertake more projects that are similar in nature. We sure have enough roofs for it. This coming Thursday, at 11 a.m. (UU Hour), ASI and the Empower Poly Sustainability Coalition have been invited to speak at the ribbon cutting event for the renewable energy system.
Our President Warren Baker, along with ASI President Todd Maki, and past ASI President Tylor Middlestadt, will speak about the importance of Cal Poly taking a very active role in implementing renewable technologies on our campus. Please show your support on Dexter Lawn, this Thursday.
Mike Marcus
City and regional planning senior