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David LaGrand Approved to Install Solar Panels
Posted on May 20, 2010
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Contact: Maria Filice
Tel. 616. 454. 9790 or
517. 303. 1507
Email: mfilice@davidlagrand.com
Grand Rapids, Mich. May 20, 2010- Yesterday, David LaGrand was approved to install ten solar panels on his home in Grand Rapids’ historic Heritage Hill District. LaGrand, who is running for the 29th State Senate, is a strong advocate for alternative energy usage and energy independence.
LaGrand researched not only the environmental outcomes of solar energy, but also the cost saving potential. LaGrand explained, “I’m a strong believer city living is good for the environment. This project puts those beliefs into practice in a new way. I got interested in solar technology because of the environmental, health and national security benefits, but when I crunched the numbers I realized this is simply a sound investment. In the 1970s everyone realized that insulation was a sound investment, in the same way solar energy is now saving consumers money.”
The ten solar panels will be installed on the south facing roof, not visible by the street, in order to preserve the historic façade of the home. LaGrand went before the Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Committee yesterday. The committee voted unanimously, 7-0, in favor of LaGrand’s request.
David LaGrand worked as an Assistant Kent County Prosecutor, formed several private law practices, and created two successful small businesses including the Wealthy Street Bakery and was elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 2007. David is a member of Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church and lives with his wife Melissa and their four children.
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