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# DAILY PRESS Library presents a power workshop
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/daily-press-library-presents-a-power-workshop/
- Published: 2006-12-08T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T23:21:39.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Events, Ocean Park, #archive-import

Santa Monica Public Library presents “Getting Started with Solar.” The program will take place at the Fairview Branch of the Santa Monica Public Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

“Getting Started with Solar” will cover the basics of how to reduce utility bills and get a great return by investing in energy efficiency and solar power. In this practical workshop, three expert panelists will talk about the costs and benefits of solar systems as well as how to select the appropriate system for a residence or business. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Panelists include Stuart Cooley, the City of Santa Monica’s Energy Efficiency Engineer, Mark Smith of Solar Forward and Ted Bavin of All-Valley Solar. This program is offered in cooperation with the City of Santa Monica Energy and Green Building Programs Office.

This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and on a first arrival basis. For more information, contact the Santa Monica Public Library at (310) 458-8600; or visit the Library’s web site at www.smpl.org.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 8, 2006.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/120806.pdf?ref=smdp.com)