Roll Your Own Blackout

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By Lisa Peakes on Thursday, June 21, 2001.
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THIS EVENING ENERGY CONSUMERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PART IN A VOLUNTARY ROLLING BLACKOUT.
THE GRASSROOTS EFFORT, ORGANIZED VIA EMAIL AND THE INTERNET, IS BILLED AS A PROTEST AGAINST THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION?S ENERGY POLICY.
THE PLAN IS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO REFRAIN FROM USING ANY ELECTRICITY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 AND 10 PM.
OLIVER STROOBEH, WITH THE NEW HAMPSHIRE COMPANY, SOLAR ACCESS, PLANS TO TAKE PART.
HIS COMPANY USES THE INTERNET TO PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY.

http://rollyourownblackout.org

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