Al Walker was an early adopter of solar energy in Douglas County when he built his off-the-grid home near Idleyld Park. Al tought the subject at Umpqua Community Collage, and then became a solar installer consultant. Bob Allen, also present, was one of his first customers. Al talks about he solar-energy in the area over the last 20 years, and how it has evolved to today. Al and Bob also use their home solar energy systems to charge up their electric cars. They discuss the different types of electric cars in use today, and where to access electric car chargers in the state. Al talks about small hydropower systems, and who can install them. Bob discusses the local electrical coops, and how they integrate home solar systems. For more information, see https://dcsmartenergy.org/