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California Solar Initiative Solar Programs for May 2010

May 25th, 2010 in Solar Events Schedule by admin

Upcoming Workshops and Trainings by Program Territory Free Statewide Workshops by the California Solar Initiative CSI Program Administrators sponsor free, ongoing workshops for solar customers and installers on a variety of topics. Workshops in PG&E Service Territory CSI Thermal (Solar Water Heating) Program Workshop: June 2, June 14, June 30 Integrating Energy Efficiency and Renewables [...]

May Solar Energy Events

May 12th, 2010 in Solar Events Schedule by admin

Did you know CCSE offers free, ongoing workshops on energy efficiency, solar energy, green building, transportation and climate change? Register now! Click on the links below or call (866) SDENERGY. Commercial Utility Rates Simplified Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 CSI Application Process Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Solar Water Heating Contractor and Self-Installer Training Date: [...]

San Diego Solar Workshops

Upcoming Sustainable Energy Workshops in San Diego

April 21st, 2010 in Solar Events Schedule by admin

Free Upcoming California Center for Sustainable Energy Workshops Due to the popularity of our workshops, they fill up quickly. Reserve your spot by registering today. April 23 Green Jobs – Policies & Progress in the U.S. Meet one of the nation’s foremost environmental advocates, Jerome Ringo, at CCSE as he discusses the latest policies and [...]

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 [...]

California Solar Lowes Home Depot

Akeena Solar Panels offered by Lowe’s and Home Depot

December 14th, 2009 in Companies by admin

December 14, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Akeena Solar Inc. (AKNS) Andalay AC panels are available at 21 Lowe’s (LOW) home-improvement stores throughout California. The panels, which were recently honored with a 2009 Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Product award, are featured as part of Lowe’s Energy Center at the stores. The Lowe’s Energy Center offers an information kiosk [...]

Clean Energy Generation

San Diego’s Clean Generation Program

November 5th, 2009 in Energy Efficiency Links by admin

San Diego’s Clean Generation Program – Public Information Sessions Mayor Jerry Sander’s staff is conducting a series of information sessions to present the City of San Diego’s Clean Generation Program, which will provide financing to property owners for renewable energy installations and energy-efficiency retrofits. You can get an update on the program design and get [...]

California Solar Events for October

October 8th, 2009 in Solar Events Schedule by admin

SOLAR ENERGY MONTH EVENTS – OCTOBER 2009 Thursday, October 8th, 2009 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. San Diego Solar Water Heating Basics for Homeowners (CCSE) 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tulare Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems for Grid—Tied Applications (PGE) All Day Event San Jose California Realtor Expo Sunday, October 11th, 2009 1 p.m. – [...]

October 2009 – Solar Energy Month

October 1st, 2009 in Solar Events Schedule by admin

October 2009 is Solar Energy Month To celebrate California’s huge successes in solar energy and to help more home and business owners go solar, the CSI Program has proclaimed October 2009 as Solar Energy Month. While solar systems already provide clean, reliable energy at more than 50,000 locations in California, the goal of Solar Energy [...]