Solar panels coming to White House

The most famous residence in America, which has already boosted its green credentials by planting a garden whose produce is used in the White House kitchens, plans to install solar panels atop the White House's living quarters. The solar panels are to be installed by spring 2011, and will heat water for the first family and supply some electricity. Solar panels have been on the White House before during the Carter administration (subsequently removed by President Reagan) and, with less fanfare, on related White House buildings during the George W. Bush adminstration. It was Beyond Nuclear Launch Partner, Steven Strong (pictured) of Solar Design Associates, who designed and installed several solar-powered systems for the Bush White House swimming pool and other facilities. (Photo: Solar Design Associates).