April 2013
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health, safety and public welfare, energy ef-
ficiency and sustainable energy, transporta-
tion and telecommunication and informa-
tion services.
As part of their advocacy work, SEED
Coalition actively engages key policymakers
–including state legislators – on various is-
sues.
Due to their tireless efforts to promote
the green industry, the SEED Coalition en-
joys an “incredibly positive” relationship
with all levels of government. Their input is
generally well-respected by the various gov-
ernment bodies, Hadden says. For example,
they produced a report on energy efficiency
potential in SanAntonio that was “incredibly
solid and was well-received and respected.”
“We did that at a time when the utility
in San Antonio was looking at nuclear pow-
er, and we pointed out that energy efficiency
and renewable were a much more affordable
alternative that would create local jobs,” she
explains. “It was hard to argue with because
it was a solid report.”
Like all relationships, the coalition has
had their share of ups and downs and has
encountered some legal battles. While on
occasion they don’t see eye-to-eye with the
State Senators speak out about the jobs that can be created through solar energy.
(On the far right - Sen. Kirk Watson. Toward his right is Sen. Rodney Ellis)
’s new 30 Megawatt Web-
nd Karen Hadden
