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Colorado Media Newsroom
October 16th, 2012, 12:07 PM
From Radio Online:

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On November 1, 2011, KEZW Studio 1430 AM broke ground in Littleton, Colorado for an installation of forty solar panels and the beginning of a historic project. In a move designed to both reduce dependency on the power grid and to showcase renewable energy, KEZW Studio 1430 AM is now the largest station in the United States to be powered by the sun.

This amazing project is part of the "1Thing" environmental initiative. Now in its third year, the premise behind "1Thing" is that if everyone did just one thing to preserve our environment, we would be one step closer to a sustainable world.

"I'm delighted that KEZW is leading the charge in the use of renewable energy and operating our transmitter with solar power," said KEZW Program Director and host of the Breakfast Club, Rick Crandall. "It's amazing that a station playing timeless music from the 40's, 50's and 60's is using the newest 21st century technology to power our signal."

Jeff Garrett, Chief Engineer at Entercom Denver added, "The KEZW solar project has been challenging and exciting for me. The science that allows that production of electricity from photons of light is cutting edge. We are excited about the future and I'm honored to be part of converting sunlight into radio waves."

KEZW proudly celebrates completion of the solar project by broadcasting Rick Crandall's Breakfast Club live from the KEZW Solar Site at 4700 E County Line Road in Littleton Friday, October 19, 2012 from 6am-10am, followed by a Solar Garden Dedication at 10am. Gates open at 8am with KEZW engineers on site to answer questions about reception and solar power.

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Colorado Media Newsroom
October 16th, 2012, 08:33 PM
From All Access:
ENTERCOM Adult Standards KEZW-A/DENVER broke ground in LITTLETON, CO for an installation of 40 solar panels, as a way to both reduce dependency on the power grid and to showcase renewable energy. KEZW Studio 1430 AM is the largest station in the U.S. to be powered by the sun.
"I'm delighted that KEZW is leading the charge in the use of renewable energy and operating our transmitter with solar power," said KEZW PD/morning host RICK CRANDALL said. "It's amazing that a station playing timeless music from the '40s, '50s and '60s is using the newest 21st century technology to power our signal."
KEZW will celebrate the completion of the solar project by broadcasting RICK CRANDALL’s Breakfast Club live from the KEZW Solar Site at in LITTLETON, FRIDAY, OCT. 19th from 6-10a, followed by a Solar Garden Dedication at 10a.

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jtr115
October 17th, 2012, 07:51 PM
It's good to hear about radio stations using solar power. KRCC began doing this in September:

http://www.csindy.com/IndyBlog/archives/2012/09/22/krcc-unveils-solar-power-system

One of my co-workers also knows a few staff members at solar-powered KTAO in Taos, NM.

Colorado Media Newsroom
October 31st, 2012, 03:49 PM
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KEZW’s “timeless music” is embracing the future. A year ago, Entercom and its Denver outlet KEZW determined to edge off the grid a bit by installing 40 solar panels at the station in Littleton. This week, the station went solar, starting with Rick Crandall’s Breakfast Club live.
Management claims “the 100 kilowatt solar array at KEZW Studio 1430 AM has become the largest radio station in the United States to be powered by the sun and monthly energy costs have dropped 80%.” According to Entercom President and CEO David Field, “with the completion of this project, over 67% of all of our Denver power is now provided by solar and wind.”
Pictured: Jacquelin Millet, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Lone Tree; Amy Griesheimer, Vice President/Market Manager Entercom Denver; Rick Owens, Chair, Highlands Ranch Board of Directors
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