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2009 Kick Gas Festival Preview Posted October 21, 2009

This Saturday the city of San Diego will be home to the West Coast’s largest Eco-party...

The second annual MTS Kick Gas Festival presented by Julian Hard Cider is scheduled to kick-off at 11:00 am at Qualcomm Stadium on Saturday, October 24.

UC San Diego Rated ‘Sustainability Leader’ in Green Report Card Posted October 14, 2009

Years of emphasis on sustainable operations have resulted in an outstanding green “report card” for UC San Diego. Citing such factors as the organic food served in its dining halls and strong student involvement in sustainability initiatives to 56 hybrid and 33 biodiesel vehicles in its fleet, the non-profit Sustainable Endowments Institute listed UC San Diego as one of the nation’s 26 greenest campuses in its 2010 College Sustainability Report Card.

Outstanding Transportation Posted October 14, 2009

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) presented San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System with the 2009 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award at its annual meeting on Tuesday, October 6, in Orlando, Florida.

CCSE Posted October 9, 2009

For Solar Week, Equinox Center staff member Kirby Brady had the chance to attend CCSE's Commercial Solar Bus Tour. Here you can read more about her experience and learn about a few innovative solar projects up and running in San Diego County.

Sony, SDG&E open new green building with solar power system Posted October 7, 2009

Yet another San Diego building has turned green.

Sony Electronics and San Diego Gas and Electric opened a new “green” building Tuesday featuring solar panels that give renewable energy back to the electrical grid.

SDCCD to install solar panels Posted October 5, 2009

The San Diego Community College District Friday announced plans to install enough solar panels at its facilities to provide 2.4 megawatts of energy.

Energy Efficiency: the Ugly Duckling of the Energy Sector Posted September 30, 2009

Equinox Center's program director, Ann Tartre, explores the issue of energy efficiency and job creation in San Diego County based on a recent study from the Centers of Excellence at the California Community Colleges.

California Center for Sustainable Energy 5th Annual Solar Week Posted September 22, 2009

The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) will be hosting the 5^th Annual Solar Energy Week September 27^th through October 3^rd.  The week of events offers a day-long solar conference, tours of solar homes and commercial installations and a family fun day. 

" Quail Botanical Gardens showcases attractive, water-smart plants" Posted September 22, 2009

The right plant for the right place is a surefire way to have a successful garden. This sage advice takes on greater meaning when you are attempting to create attractive garden spaces in problematic conditions, such as the drought now affecting San Diego. The secret is to use plants that thrive in hot, dry conditions.

"Solar Panels Add Green Power to the Port of San Diego" Posted September 4, 2009

When the sun is shining on San Diego Bay, it’s helping to power the Port of San Diego. That’s because the Port District installed a new photovoltaic system on the roof of the administration building annex on August 11 and 12. The electricity generated by the solar panels will supplement the power feed from San Diego Gas and Electric and result in a reduction of the Port building’s peak demand and energy costs.