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California Winemaker Supports Clean Energy Future
In this Letter to the Editor in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Vintner Paul Dolan responds to an article about how climate change is affecting California’s grape crop, a $60 billion industry critical to the state’s economy and jobs. Dolan says winemakers and growers are adapting by embracing clean energy. Read more here.
San Mateo County K-12 Schools to Include “Green” Measures
Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton is investing $95 million to remake its campus. The project calls for the reconstruction of four of its buildings that will include renewable energy systems and energy efficient lighting. Read more here.
San Luis Obispo Solar Project Draws Job Seekers
The 250 megawatt California Valley Solar Ranch planned for the Carrizo Plain in San Luis Obispo County drew more than 200 job applicants yesterday. Construction contractor Bechtel accepted applications for construction, management, supervisory and skilled and unskilled positions for the utility-scale solar project. Read more here.
California Energy Commission (CEC) Launches New Website
The CEC website called “Drive” focuses on California’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Its goal is to inform industry professionals, fleet managers and consumers about the latest research and developments regarding alternative fuel and transportation issues. Read more here.
California Olive Grower Called “Game Changer of the Year”
Tracy-based Musco Family Olive Co. was recognized as the “California 2011 Leader in Innovation in Energy and Agriculture” by Chico-based venture capital group Grow-California. Musco received the honor for its cutting-edge initiative that turns its organic waste into clean energy. Read more here.
San Diego Landfill to Expand Facility
The landfill gas to clean energy facility provides electricity to the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar. The City of San Diego operates the West Miramar Landfill in conjunction with renewable energy specialist Fortistar. The West Miramar Landfill has a 3.2 megawatt capacity. Read more here.
Riverside County Solar Project Receives $77.4 Million in Financing
Riverside County-based SunPeak Solar received the $77.4 million loan from Texas-based North American Development Bank. The Imperial Valley Solar Company 1 project in Niland will generate 23 megawatts of clean energy for the Imperial Irrigation District. Read more here.
Orange County City Unveils 1.8 Megawatt Solar System
The City of Brea installed solar panels at the Brea Community Center, Brea Civic and Cultural Center and Reservoir City Pump Yard, and the city is already experiencing the benefits. The Community Center’s electricity costs have decreased by 65 percent and the Civic & Cultural Center’s electricity costs are down 35 percent. Read more here.
San Luis Obispo Solar Ranch Gets the Green Light
The Topaz Solar Ranch in the Carrizo Springs area of San Luis Obispo recently received a $1.93 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. The project is expected to generate 1,400 new jobs for the region. Read more here.
Sonoma County Business Installs 800 Kilowatt Solar System
Petaluma-based Labcon North America added to its “green” credentials when it installed the rooftop solar system. The low-carbon laboratory disposables manufacturer has also renovated its factory with energy efficient lighting and equipment, cutting its carbon footprint by 300 tons -- the equivalent of planting 61 acres of trees. Read more here.
San Joaquin Valley Bioenergy Company Helps Bridge the Gap Between Past and Present
The small Valley town of Mendota, with a rich agricultural past, is depending on renewable energy for its future. Mendota BioEnergy, LLC is researching ways to convert ag waste, such as sugar beets and almond orchard prunings, into clean energy. Read more here.
Bay Area Solar Company Develops Interactive Online Map to Promote Solar
San Francisco-based One Block Off the Grid wants to spread the good news about solar, one state at a time. The new interactive online map is targeting states that do not have a strong solar economy. It also serves to convince legislators that solar developments can help their economies and create needed jobs. Read more here.
San Diego Sustainability Company Saves Businesses Money
San Diego-based Greenhouse Holdings, Inc. and Irvine-based IC Systems sell products and technologies that help companies reduce their carbon footprints and energy costs. Southern California Edison will install Greenhouse Holdings and IC Systems products to help better manage its smart grid, both for the utility and its customers. Read more here.
California Researchers Working on Efficiency in Wind Farms Designs
Most conventional wind turbines have to be placed far apart from each other due to their size, but researchers at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena say there is another reason why horizontally-placed wind turbines are not efficient. It seems one horizontal wind turbine creates a wake for those behind it, decreasing the amount of wind energy captured. Vertical wind turbines can capture up to 10 times more clean energy. Read why here.
California Projects to Create Jobs and Help State Meet Clean Energy Goals
Here is more detailed information about last week’s three federally approved clean energy projects in California’s desert region. Read more here.
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- California’s Renewable Energy Standard Attracts Interest
- Santa Barbara Clean Energy Companies Score Big on Federal Wind Turbine Program
- Ventura County Solar Company Introduces Powerful 1.4 Megawatt Inverter
- Santa Rosa Agricultural Company Augments its Existing Solar System
- Department of Interior Approves Three California Clean Energy Projects
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