Why Did Reagan Take Down Solar Panels

Author natalie goldstein wrote in global warming.

Why did reagan take down solar panels.

In 1986 when the price of energy was temporarily cheaper and americans minds were less focused on environmental issues president reagan ordered the panels removed from the white house roof. President ronald reagantook office in 1981 and the solar panels were removed during his administration. But in a curious parallel with the current occupant of the white house the panels weren t actually removed until 1986 five years after reagan took office. The solar panels were installed during the presidency of jimmy carter.

Originally panels were installed in the late 70s during president jimmy carter s administration but president ronald reagan removed them in 1986 because of a roof leak and decided not to. Reagan saw the solar panels installed by carter for what they were a public relations stunt and ordered them dismantled. It was clear reagan had a completely different take on energy consumption. Reagan who didn t think much of solar energy also allowed the tax credit carter had instated to lapse.

Ronald reagan was quoted as saying the solar panels were were unsightly and unnecessary the solar panels which were for. Reagan s political philosophy viewed the free market as the best arbiter of what was good for the country.