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r News Relea a Solar Setbacks <br /> June 22, 1 87 <br /> Page 3 <br /> citizens a d communities to reduce the impact of rising energy costs. Eugene <br /> is a good andidate for solar development due to the availability of <br /> developabl land on flat areas and, in some cases, south-facing slopes. Even <br /> along~rt -facing slopes of the south hills, careful site planning can create <br /> ' substantia opportunities for solar access. However, studies of local <br /> developmen patterns reveal that many existing homes have poor or no~ <br /> effective olar access. Many of these solar access problems could have <br /> been avoid d through solar-oriented streets and lots," says Tumidaj. <br /> i <br /> People attending should bring sample house plans and calculators. For <br /> more info mation about the class or about the solar access ordinance, call <br /> i 687-5283. <br /> END <br /> t <br /> i <br /> <br /> ,f <br /> I <br /> <br />