press release:
Mayor Mike McGinn and representatives from Seattle City Light and Parks will mark the summer solstice June 21 by announcing the launch of a new opportunity for City Light customers to buy solar energy even if they can’t install solar panels at their home or business.

Some of the residents who have been waiting for this option will be on hand to sign up for the program as solar pioneers.

The project will also enhance picnic options at the park and provide opportunities for visitors to learn about solar energy.

WHAT: Solar energy announcement
WHERE: Jefferson Park in Beacon Hill, 3801 Beacon Ave. S
WHEN: 4:15 p.m.
WHO: Mayor Mike McGinn, Acting Deputy Parks Superintendent Eric Friedli, City Light Conservation Resources Director Glenn Atwood, City Light customers.

“Neighborhood residents have sought picnic shelters for Jefferson Park for 10 years, so we were happy to find a creative way to make that happen as an added bonus to the Community Solar project,” Acting Parks Deputy Superintendent Eric Friedli said.