Arizona's Solar Narrative - Solar Is Here - at AZ Solar Summit III
10 Oct 2012 Transcription of Building and Strengthening the Narrative presentation: We are here today because the cacophony of voices praising or criticizing solar energy generally confuses interested parties and immobilizes progress towards adoption of the technology. Polarization of opinions across political party lines further impedes the development of solar power – an essentially neutral, non-partisan, valuable and contributing source for Arizona’s energy portfolio. Even among like-minded solar industry participants and proponents, a multitude of opinions conflict. The Solar Narrative Working Group recommends unifying these voices under an umbrella organization that promotes their common ideas, interests and needs. As Jeff said, this presentation is designed to illuminate how the Narrative, with the unilateral public-private support of industry, may approach, inform and engage key audiences. The Narrative’s goal: [see slide]