Oceanside to upgrade buildings for energy savings
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside City Council approved a $34 million project to improve energy efficiency in municipal buildings over the next 30 years, including installing...
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Vista to install solar panels at Civic Center, Fire Station No. 3
VISTA — The City Council approved a robust solar project on the grounds of the Vista Civic Center during its Aug. 22 meeting. The council...
CPUC issues over $1 million in fines to San Diego Community Power
REGION — San Diego Community Power has been fined over $1 million by the California Public Utilities Commission for its failure to procure adequate backup...
9th Circuit ruling puts Carlsbad’s electrification push on hold
CARLSBAD — A recent ruling from a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has thrown the city’s plans to require the electrification...
Elias: Western grid proposal threatens Enron-like crisis
Regional electricity transmission organizations manage multi-state movements of power mostly to benefit companies that own the power lines....
Statewide Flex Alert conservation during heat
REGION — For the third consecutive day, the California Independent System Operator issued a Flex Alert on Sept. 2 amid soaring temperatures and increasing electricity...
California energy experts warn of potential energy shortage, blackouts
REGION — California is preparing for a hot summer, which means the real possibility of energy scarcity, rate increases and blackouts. Earlier this month, a...
Slight rate increases coming to Clean Energy Alliance customers
REGION — Rate increases are coming for Clean Energy Alliance customers after the organization approved new rates during its Dec. 30 meeting. Under the new...
San Marcos latest city to join Clean Energy Alliance
SAN MARCOS – The San Marcos City Council voted to join several North County cities in a community choice energy program, opting to buy energy...
San Marcos council moves forward with Community Choice Energy
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council reviewed its draft Community Choice Energy (CCE/CCA) Technical Feasibility Study during its June 22 meeting, directing staff...
Clean Energy Alliance will not join newly formed JPA before launch
COASTAL CITIES — The Clean Energy Alliance received a presentation about the potential of joining with California Community Power but opted not to join with...
Encinitas commits to San Diego’s renewable electricity offering
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council voted on Feb. 24 to establish San Diego Community Power’s product, Power100, as the default electricity choice for all...