1 Block Off the Grid (1BOG) is a nationwide movement to create community based buying clubs for products such as solar panels that reduce energy footprints and promote energy independence.

With the help of our participants, we have consistently been able to negotiate savings of 15%-20% off of market rate, and are the biggest green buying power in the Bay Area

The movement is spreading! 1BOG has launched in your city. Come to:

9 Saddlebow Lane
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

from

4:00 to 6:00pm on Saturday, April 4th

to find out how you get involved immediately.

RSVP here.

Who should attend:
People interested in learning why a solar installation makes financial sense now more than ever, as long term pragmatic solutions save money in the long-term
Homeowners, landlords, renters, future homeowners
Anyone interested in green activism!

What to expect:
• Representative from 1BOG or commercial solar installer delivering:

o A “Solar 101” Lesson
o Explanation of the solar-community program
o Open Q&A

• Local organizer presenting about how to get your block off the grid

What to bring:
A notebook
Something to write with
Your average Kwh used per day for a year
A calculator

Questions?
Contact: Andrew Barnes
1BOG contact: atbarnes@usc.edu

www.1bog.org

2008 San Francisco Campaign
• Represented 20% of all SF installs in Q4
• 18 % price discount
• Generated approximately $800,000 in revenue for local California businesses
• Doubled the standard industry conversion rate for solar installation

February 2009 Bay Area Campaign
• Will represents over 40% of solar installs in Bay Area for Q1
• 19% price discount including approximately $4,600 in bonuses, an option to lease and new technology
• Will generate up to $6,000,000 in revenue for California businesses
• Almost 1000 members signed up in Bay Area
• Projected to maintain double the standard industry conversion rate for solar installation