Able Quote by Lynn Jurich
“Our customer base isn't just people saying, 'I'm an environmentalist, I'm in my Birkenstocks, I went to Woodstock.' Solar is a bipartisan technology. Republicans like solar; conservatives like solar. Over 30% of our customers are veterans. There's something very American about being able to produce power on your own rooftop.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Solar Energy Conference, 2020
Solar power appeals across political lines and resonates with diverse groups, including veterans
In simple terms: Solar is popular with both conservatives and liberals, especially veterans
Promote solar as a unifying American technology
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Policy advocacy
- community outreach
- homeowner education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policymakers bridge partisan gaps for clean energy?
- What incentives would encourage more veterans to install solar?
Some regions lack incentives, limiting adoption