July 9, 2019

Northwest Solar Communities

c/o Northwest SEED
1402 3rd Ave, Suite 901
Seattle, WA 98101

Dear Northwest Solar Communities Steering Committee:

On behalf of the City of Sunnyville, we are pleased to apply for recognition as a Northwest
Solar Community.

Solar energy investments will diversify the energy system, reduce carbon pollution, avoid new
transmission lines, produce energy where it is used and improve resiliency. Moreover, we
believe developing solar energy presents a major economic development opportunity for
Sunnyville and our State.

Families in the Pacific Northwest are increasingly choosing solar

energy - creating local jobs, clean energy, and cost savings. Over
25,000 households in the Northwest have installed solar water or
energy systems. The Pacific Northwest is also home to some of
America’s largest solar manufacturers. Our community is ready to
bring the economic and clean energy benefits of solar power to our
citizens.

The City of Sunnyville has taken many steps to promote the use of
solar energy and make Sunnyville “Open for Solar Business,” as
detailed by the attached application.
Specifically, we have:
- Installed solar panels on its own buildings, with X kW capacity
- Streamlined our permitting process by Y and Z.
- Adopted a number of best practices, including providing permitting information online,
instituting predictable, flat fees, consolidating inspections, deploying online permits,
and generally cutting red tape.
- Promoted Solarize group purchase campaigns
- Co-sponsored solar education events, including Solar Now! University.
- Committed to finance and staff its solar work at a level suitable to meet the requirements
needed to qualify as a Northwest
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Thank you for your consideration.

Regards,
John Brian C. Prado
Chairman
Future Earth Foundation