The United States Department of Energy is seeking bids for a 5-15 kilowatt photovoltaic system for the White House. It is hoped the system will produce about 20 megawatts a year to supply power to the facility. "This project reflects President Obama's strong commitment to U.S. leadership in solar energy and the jobs it will create here at home," said Energy Secretary Steven Chu. "Deploying solar-energy technologies across the country will help America lead the global economy for years to come."
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During George W. Bush's term solar panels were installed to power the White House pool heater and a maintenance building. In the late 1970s, Jimmy Carter had a solar water heating system installed that the next president Ronald Reagan had removed.
Hail to solar power, baby!
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