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The PutSolarOnIt National Day of Action is a day when Americans across the country will ask their elected officials to support solar power. Solar advocates will meet with their members of Congress, hold rallies and events, and deliver petitions asking for support for solar energy. The goal is to show widespread support for solar power and to pressure lawmakers to take action to expand solar energy in the United States. The PutSolarOnIt National Day of Action is being organized by a coalition of solar energy advocates, including the Solar Energy Industries Association, Vote Solar, The Alliance for Solar Choice, and environment America. How can I participate? If you want to participate in the PutSolarOnIt National Day of Action, there are a few things you can do: 1. Meet with your member of Congress: Once you’ve made contact, let them know that you’re a constituent and that you support solar power. Ask them to co-sponsor the Solar Energy Expansion Act, which would expand solar energy in the United States. 2. Attend a rally or event: Check out the list of events happening across the country on the PutSolarOnIt website. 3. Sign a petition: Add your name to the online petition asking for support for solar power. 4. Spread the word: Help get the word out about the PutSolarOnIt National Day of Action by sharing information about it with your friends and family. You can also post about it on social media using the hashtag #PutSolarOnIt. Why is this important? The United States has fallen behind in the global race to adopt solar power. China, India, and other countries are investing heavily in solar energy, while the United States has lagged behind. This is a missed opportunity for American jobs and economic growth. The Solar Energy Expansion Act would help to close the solar energy divide between the United States and other countries by expanding solar energy in the United States. By showing lawmakers that there is widespread support for solar power, we can pressure them to take action to expand solar energy in the United States. This is an important step towards a clean energy future for our country.