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San Diego Solar Fees Increase

San Diego’s solar permit fees skyrocket

January 11th, 2010 in California Bills / Legislation by admin

The cost of getting a solar plan approved by the city of San Diego has risen from $565 from $93 reflecting a policy change by the city to quit subsidizing solar installations. It has only been 6 months since San Diego made the proud announcement of having the most rooftop solar installations nationwide.  With this [...]

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California Clean Energy Electric Vehicle Rebates

December 10th, 2009 in California Bills / Legislation by admin

Tuesday, 08 December 2009 08:36 CCSE to administer statewide clean vehicle program The state has chosen CCSE as project administrators for a new zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicle rebate program set to launch in spring 2010. Details about eligible vehicles, rebate amounts, online applications and supporting documents will be available on the CCSE website in [...]

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Obama Commits Billions to ‘Smart Power Grid’

October 27th, 2009 in California Bills / Legislation by admin

Excellent video with information on the program.  Smart Grid technology really will make a huge difference on how our energy is produced and consumed.

Rooftop Solar Installation

Rooftop Solar Systems in High Demand

October 27th, 2009 in California Bills / Legislation by admin

Demand for rooftop solar systems reached a peak in September 2009 in Southern California.  Southern California Edison utility receiving 547 applications for homes, businesses and apartment and condo complexes, according to the CPUC. Combined applications for new solar installations received bySouthern California Edison, PG&E and SDG&E — through the California Solar Initiative program also hit [...]

Shwarzeneggar Signs Solar Bills

Schwarzenegger Signs 2 Solar Bills

October 19th, 2009 in California Bills / Legislation by admin

Great move by Shwarzeneggar, signing 2 beneficial solar bills. AB 920, the California Solar Surplus Act of 2009, requires utilities to pay consumers for solar electricity that they generate over and above their home needs. Before, the state’s net metering law allowed utilities to capture the surplus without paying for it. Under AB 920, the [...]