California Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds County of San Bernardino for Becoming a ‘Green’ Leader

Removing Barriers to Installing Solar

08/28/2007 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Biane of San Bernardino today unveiled a package of environmental initiatives known collectively as Green County San Bernardino:

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“I would like to congratulate the County of San Bernardino for announcing its ‘Green County San Bernardino’ program. The county’s local leaders are demonstrating environmental leadership through greening local government buildings and increasing renewables such as solar and wind. This initiative specifically cuts the red tape from installing solar or wind power on rooftops for the people of San Bernardino by waiving county building permit fees. Other counties and cities across California should step up to this challenge - finding creative ways of allowing residents to take control of their energy future and doing their part to combat global warming. My Million Solar Roofs Initiative has the goal of installing one million solar panels on rooftops across the state. The County of San Bernardino has responded to this initiative with great leadership.”

Source: California Governor