Thank you! Will you amplify your message and call Gov. Newsom in support of SB 1374?
Lawmakers tell us all the time that phone calls are powerful and can really influence their decisions.
1) Here is Gov. Newsom's phone number, and a sample message
His number is (916) 445-2841.
His phone lines are open from 9 to 5. His phone lines are sometimes glitchy so call back again later if you don’t get through the first time.
Here’s an example of what you can say (and feel free to personalize it):
“My name is ____. I live in _________. I am calling to ask the Governor to sign SB 1374. Please do not believe the utility misinformation about rooftop solar. Make sure that schools and renters have the ability to benefit from solar energy. Thank you.”
2) Let us know you made the call!
3) Attend the Rally for Solar Schools Thursday 9/5 at 9am in Oakland!
Join local school leaders and students in support of SB 1374 on Thursday, 9/5 at 9am at Lockwood STEAM Academy in Oakland.
Speakers will include Senator Josh Becker, OUSD School Board President Sam Davis, two students, and education, environmental, and housing supporters, among others.
4) Spread the word
Here is a sample message you can either email or post on social media platforms like Next Door or Facebook:
Action request: Ask Gov. Newsom to restore solar rights for schools and renters
Last year, the CA Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted to severely restrict the ability of schools, renters, and farmers to benefit from rooftop solar. The CPUC stripped these consumers of the ability to use their own rooftop solar to power their buildings. They instead gave the utility ownership of the solar energy produced by these customers—and required the customers to buy it back from the utility!
SB 1374 (Becker) is a bill that would start to undo the CPUC’s decision ensure that renters and schools can benefit from rooftop solar in the same manner as homeowners. The bill has passed the Legislature, but needs the Governor’s signature to become law.
Please ask Gov. Newsom to sign SB 1374!
Take action: https://www.solarrights.org/growsolar
Learn more: https://solarrights.org/solarforschoolrentersfarmers
