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For a day at the beach, occasional cloud cover can be annoying; for a power company getting a lot of electricity from solar power, occasional cloud cover can be cause for alarm.
A battle is brewing between the solar industry and utilities over "net metering," a popular policy that allows homeowners, school districts and businesses to offset the cost of their electric use with the rooftop solar power they generate and export to the grid.
The San Diego County Water Authority has turned frustration with the Metropolitan Water District into a full-fledged public relations campaign in hopes of avoiding more regional rate increases set for a vote next week.
The U.S. military is tackling a major battle: striving to rely on renewable energy to meet half of all energy that it uses by 2020.
The Green Build Discovery Center has opened at San Diego International Airport, officials say. The center is geared to educating the public on eco-friendly improvements included in Lindbergh Field’s ongoing $1 billion renovation.
American Solar Direct, a solar panel leasing company, plans to hire up to 60 salespeople and installers for its new office and warehouse in Scripps Ranch, the company said Wednesday.
A “Smart City” in the United States may be defined as one that uses technologies in the field of information and communication to become much more intelligent in the way it handles resources to ensure in savings via cost and energy. These technologies are also utilized to improve quality of life for all residents as well as decrease climate change and negative environmental impact. Here is a list of ten cities that support being “Smart” in the area of clean technology.
The California Coastal Commission on Wednesday sent San Diego back to work on an unprecedented, 20-year proposal for flood-prevention work in creeks and channels.
The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce said on March 2 that Paul Hendershot will serve as the chamber’s staff economist. In that capacity, he will help develop the chamber’s clean-tech initiative.
Sustainable Brands ‘12 today officially opened the fourth annual Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) and announced it is seeking applications from start-ups in two broad areas: Idea Stage for self or family-funded entities with a solid business plan and limited operational experience; and Early Stage for companies currently operating with less than $1 million in outside capital. The conference is seeking entries that showcase heretical innovation and socially-conscious businesses with either a consumer product or B2B solution that helps companies achieve their goals towards creating more sustainable brands.
