The 2003 Integrated Energy Policy Report recommended that the state accelerate renewable energy development to help increase fuel diversity in California's electricity supply, taking into account the resource mix of each utility, transmission needs, and infrastructure, and the availability of cost-effective renewable resources. This draft staff white paper discusses rules...
This fact sheet details a variety of financial loan products targeted directly at investments in renewable energy. Loan products can be divided into two categories - secured and unsecured. As a rule, unsecured loans have shorter terms (1-3 years) and relatively high interest rates. It should be noted, however, that...
This fact sheet details a variety of financial loan programs available, to afford equipment, which can reduce energy costs by using renewable energy. Loan products can be divided into two categories, secured and unsecured. As a rule, unsecured loans have shorter terms (up to 36 months) and relatively high interest...
This survey reviews efforts by CESA member clean energy funds to promote the use of renewable energy technologies in low-income residential buildings or communities. Only programs specifically targeting low-income applications are covered. To date, only the California Energy Commission has promoted the use of renewable energy technologies on low-income homes...
This report examines different scenarios for power plant development in and around state of California. The state cannot meet all future needs with new gas-fired power plants, as has been the case recently. In the base case, 20 percent of energy is assumed to be supplied by renewable energy resources....
This paper gives the overview of the California's Energy Commission activity. This report presents the concerned trends and issues. The paper also gives the need for foundation for CPUC procurement along with the critical energy issues and policy recommendations. The Progress on 2003 Energy Report provides information on aging power...
This study provides research results and analysis of several different aspects of renewable Energy resource demand and supply, including An estimation of retail sales of electricity. Estimation of renewable energy capacity additions by retail sellers required to meet the Renewable Portfolio Standard RPS. An Assessment of data on existing and...
The broad purposes of this research are to determine awareness of and attitudes toward renewable energy sources between two market segments: homeowners and businesses. Consumers and business decision-makers have some familiarity with renewable energy systems. However, most have not been persuaded of the benefits and have little interest in installing...
Second Boost from FERC to Give ISO Ability to Advance Renewable Power FOLSOM, Calif. -- In an important step toward streamlining the process of interconnecting renewable resources to the power grid, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FERC issued an order yesterday granting the California Independent System Operator Corporation...
ENERGY RESOURCE-15 July 2008-FERC Helps California Grid Connect with Green Power DevelopersC2008 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FERC issued an order yesterday granting the California Independent System Operator Corporation California ISO the ability to launch the first part of a two-step process to clear a...
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has filedwith the California Public Utilities Commission to build a new, efficient,'quick-start' power plant, fueled by clean natural gas and designed toprovide additional energy during times of peak energy demand beginning insummer 2009. "Quick-start power plants were identified in SDG&E's 2007 long-term energyplan to...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) is expanding its renewable power product line with the addition of the Xantrex GT3.8 Grid-Tie Solar Inverter. The new GT3.8 offers improved solar system sizing with a wide Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT window and a high efficiency rating as determined by...
RENO, Nev., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. , today announced that Heber South geothermal project located in the Imperial Valley, California, reached commercial operation on Mid April 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040422/LATH066LOGO) The Heber South project is Ormat's second geothermal power plant to reach...
In early February, Western GeoPower WGP announced its termination of a 20-year geothermal power purchase agreement PPA with Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E). A WGP press release explains that the company terminated the agreement because a regulatory approval condition had not been obtained within a 180-day time period stipulated...
The local planning commission of Richmond, Calif., has postponed a decision on whether Chevron can proceed with plans to upgrade equipment and increase California gasoline production at its Richmond refinery. The Richmond Planning Commission will meet Thursday, April 10 to decide whether to approve the Environmental Impact Report EIR on...
The California Energy Commission and The California Air Resources Board CARB will be holding a joint workshop this Wednesday on two new initiatives: the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program and the Air Quality Improvement Program. Staffs from both offices hope to develop guidance timelines, ways to solicit...
ROSEMEAD, Calif. -- Southern California Edison SCE has filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission to enhance renewable energy operations. If approved, the Renewable Integration and Advancement RIA Program would fund and develop innovative systems and technologies to enhance safe and reliable energy deliveries as more...
MOJAVE -- Southern California Edison announced Friday that it was breaking ground on a desert wind farm that could provide power for upwards of 3 million homes by 2013, predicting that it will be the largest wind transmission project in the country. Officials estimate that the...
SAN FRANCISCO -- Cleantech America, Inc. has named Mark Stout Director of Renewable Technology Planning. Stout will analyze the convergence of site-specific geographical data, natural resources, available technology and political and regulatory environments to identify new opportunities for the San Francisco-based company to develop renewable energy projects across a variety...
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has issued a Request for Information RFI to identify partners for a potential project to demonstrate technologies that could cost-effectively produce significant quantities of biomethane --pipeline- quality, renewable natural gas. The demonstration project is part of PG&E's commitment to increase ...
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