Sun Strokes

Solar panels must be more diverse, or something:

The evaluation criteria for approval of the project weighs "community impact and equity" twice as much as "greenhouse gas reduction assessment." The application process has a 100-point total with the highest 30 points awarded to community impact and equity and 15 points to greenhouse gas reduction assessment. The city's website states, "Please call out any women and minority-owned businesses that are part of your team ... We encourage you to use small, minority, and women-owned businesses on your project team. We hope you consider hiring independent contractors, when needed, who identify as: People of colorIndigenous peopleLGBTQ+People with disabilitiesPeople whose household income is below the area median" The contract with Denver Public Schools and the city was discussed at the June 5 Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee meeting. The contract for the installation of the 110.4 kW outdoor solar canopies will be throughout 11 schools across the Denver Public School District and is part of Denver's Solar Outdoor Learning Incentive Program, according to documents.

Here comes the inclusive sun...