Feb. 23 — Both moves were largely symbolic, as solar power, still in its infancy, was expensive and inefficient. Over the years technological improvements have made solar power a more reasonable option for many users. In fact, George W. Bush had new solar panels placed at the White House in 2002, and Barack Obama added more in 2013.
— The Brownsville Herald
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