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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Shining Some Sunlight on Measure B

    Measure B on next week's Los Angeles City ballot would authorize the publicly owned Department of Water and Power to build 400 megawatts worth of photovoltaics on warehouse rooftops, parking lots and unused rights of way. That's enough solar energy for 240,000 homes. We hear a debate.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Measure B on next week's Los Angeles City ballot would authorize the publicly owned Department of Water and Power to build 400 megawatts worth of photovoltaics on warehouse rooftops, parking lots and unused rights of way. That's enough solar energy for 240,000 homes. We hear a debate.

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    Shining Sunlight on Measure B: The Solar Panel Initiative
    1. 1:18The Obama Administration Meets China
    2. 27:30Shining Some Sunlight on Measure BYou’re reading this
    3. 45:35'Slumdog Millionaire' Wins Big at Oscars
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Adam Browning

      Executive Director, Vote Solar Initiative

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      Bill Rosendahl

      Los Angeles City Council

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      Ron Kaye

      RonKayeLA.com

      News

    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Shining Sunlight on Measure B: The Solar Panel Initiative
    1. 1:18The Obama Administration Meets China
    2. 27:30Shining Some Sunlight on Measure BYou’re reading this
    3. 45:35'Slumdog Millionaire' Wins Big at Oscars
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