CEA implements new solar, battery program for businesses
REGION — The Clean Energy Alliance unveiled a new program to expand solar power and battery storage capabilities for businesses and other large-scale facilities across...
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Oceanside police arrest suspects in solar panel theft caught on video
OCEANSIDE — Police this week arrested two 25-year-old men in the theft of solar panels from a vacant Oceanside home, after a video of the...
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...
California lowers incentives for rooftop solar panels
REGION — The California Public Utilities Commission released new rules for the rooftop solar industry earlier this month, reducing the overall compensation to new customers...
Commentary: Please Gavin, reject CPUC’s new solar policy
By Bill Walton Please Gavin, Bill Walton here, with a request that you reject the California Public Utilities Commission’s recent policy decision regarding the future economics...
Energy utilities, groups file reform proposals for net energy metering
REGION — A number of proposals submitted to a state agency regulating privately owned public utilities are looking to change the future of net energy...
College panel takes aim at ‘prison-industrial complex’
SAN MARCOS — In San Diego County, putting people behind bars is a business, a panel of experts on the subject argued at a Nov....
Solar, battery storage coming to Carlsbad school district
As part of Measure HH, the $265 million school bond passed on Nov. 6, Carlsbad Unified School District will invest in solar panels and battery...
Carlsbad makes progress with Climate Action Plan
In its latest Climate Action Plan report, the city is closing in on a major goal....
Solar panel mandate shakes up housing industry
In May, the California Energy Commission passed a rule mandating all new homes built in the state must have solar panels....