“San Diego is becoming a Mecca for renewable energy for the United States.” –Mike Armstrong, Soitec, speaking at the San Diego Solar Energy Symposium
By Miriam Raftery
March 18, 2012 (San Diego) – The future is sunny for solar energy. Price parity with conventional energy sources has now been attained in some areas as demand rises and the cost of solar falls. California has emerged as a national leader in the shift to solar--with San Diego at the helm.
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All-day event to teach energy efficiency and green building
October 29, 2011 (San Diego)--San Diego homeowners and home contractors interested in remodeling can learn how to make homes more efficient, safe, healthy and comfortable during an all-day workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE). The workshop and parking are free and open to the public.
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“Reduce then Produce” part of San Diego Summer of Energy Independence
July 26, 2011 (San Diego) — San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders announced today a new citywide program that provides special savings on home energy efficiency upgrades and solar energy installations. It's all part of the San Diego Summer of Energy Independence. The program is now under way; to participate, homeowners must sign up by October 20, 2011.
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District Partners with Borrego Solar and CCSE to deploy 290 Kw solar system at Nat L. Eggert Operations Center
April 4, 2011 (El Cajon)--Helix Water District has activated a 290 kilowatt (KW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Nat L. Eggert Operations Center (OC) in El Cajon. The zero-emission system was deployed through a partnership with Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. and the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE).
To celebrate, the District hosted a ribbon-cutting event for the new system on March 30th.
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September 28, 2010 (San Diego) -- The Sustainability Alliance of Southern California and the California Center for Sustainable Energy will sponsor a unique sustainability-focused candidates' forum on Saturday, October 2. The event will feature local, state and national candidates addressing their positions on green issues including Proposition 23, climate change and public transportation.
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All-day event to teach energy efficiency and green building
September 28, 2010 (San Diego) -- The Sustainability Alliance of Southern California and the California Center for Sustainable Energy will sponsor a unique sustainability-focused candidates' forum on Saturday, October 2. The event will feature local, state and national candidates addressing their positions on green issues including Proposition 23, climate change and public transportation.
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