Local solar experts weigh in on industry’s anticipated job losses
REGION — Changes to the state’s net metering program have caused steep losses for the state’s solar industry, according to a report from the California...
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eXp Realty is paving the way for the next wave of real estate
Rich Johnson moved his team to eXp Realty, confident the move will propel him and his agents into the next realm of property sales. ...
Solar panels are coming to town
In case you missed it, global warming is a thing. In 2006, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore published a book, “An Inconvenient Truth,” about...
Homeowners are up in arms with SDG&E over energy costs
SDG&E wants to raise your gas and electric bills — again. Maybe it's time to consider switching to solar power....
Choose renewable resources
Solar power, according to Straight Talk Solar's Eddie Alberton, is a “financial tool” that people should begin to recognize....
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...
State utilities commission proposes changes to rooftop solar program
REGION — One of the most pressing issues in the state’s energy policy is how to address its rooftop solar program. The California Public Utilities...
Solar legislation would have long-lasting effects on industry statewide
REGION — Assembly Bill 1139, introduced to the California State Assembly by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), will have significant impacts on the solar industry...
Escondido high schools shifting to solar power
ESCONDIDO — For the Escondido Union High School District, it started as a way to save money on its monthly bills. Yet, in so doing,...
More EV charging stations come to Carlsbad
As electric vehicles and hybrids become more popular, cities continue to invest in infrastructure, notably charging stations....
Nine Oceanside facilities to be powered by solar energy by fall
Councilman Jerry Kern said the project is a good step forward in utilizing renewable energy and reducing carbon dioxide....
Carlsbad flips switch on new solar system
Carlsbad has flipped the switch on a new solar photovoltaic system at its Safety Training Center, according to a press release from the city....
Delaney updates school board on solar project
With the surge of electrical utility costs, the Rancho Santa Fe School District has considered solar power....
Solar’s economic benefit to run out up to a year early
San Diego County homeowners are taking advantage of the economic benefits of installing solar systems at higher rate than other counties, so much that the...
Solar panels adding up to big savings for Oceanside
Solar panels will be added to five city sites, and rack up $8 million in savings over 25 years....