Monthly Archives: March 2010

Poll: 3 out of 4 Americans Approve of Solar Energy Development on Public Lands

Source: Solar Energy Industries Association  www.seia.org.
Industry and Environmental Leaders Share Upbeat Outlook for Utility-Scale Market

WASHINGTON, DC – The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today released new national polling data showing that 75 percent of those surveyed support the development of solar energy plants on public lands. The poll was conducted by Gotham Research Group. Solar [...]

DWP Announces Carbon Surcharge for Rate-Payers

Source: Source: LA Business Journal – 3/16/10
By JOEL RUSSELL
Los Angeles Business Journal Staff

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Monday announced a carbon reduction surcharge that will be added to electricity bills issued by the city’s Department of Water and Power.
The surcharge will increase the average ratepayer bill by less than $2.50, the city estimates. [...]

KYOCERA to Manufacture Solar Modules in the U.S.

San Diego module assembly will support company’s goal to reach 1 gigawatt of annual production capacity worldwide