http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/senate-to-vote-on-solar-water-heating-bill-ab-1470--huffman http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/senate-to-vote-on-solar-water-heating-bill-ab-1470--huffman Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/on-the-heels-of-californias-historic-global-warming-law-environment-california-launches-campaign-calling-on-candidates-to-support-a-new-energy-future http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/on-the-heels-of-californias-historic-global-warming-law-environment-california-launches-campaign-calling-on-candidates-to-support-a-new-energy-future Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/california-takes-another-giant-step-toward-building-a-mainstream-solar-market   http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/california-takes-another-giant-step-toward-building-a-mainstream-solar-market Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/bill-to-expand-californias-world-class-solar-market-passes-both-houses   California Legislature Passes http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/bill-to-expand-californias-world-class-solar-market-passes-both-houses Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/million-solar-roofs-bill-passed-unanimously-by-senate-committee http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/million-solar-roofs-bill-passed-unanimously-by-senate-committee Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/congress-votes-for-a-new-energy-future--passes-national-renewable-electricity-standard-for-the-first-time   http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/congress-votes-for-a-new-energy-future--passes-national-renewable-electricity-standard-for-the-first-time Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/media-statement-solar-power-can-help-keep-lights-on   http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/media-statement-solar-power-can-help-keep-lights-on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/million-solar-roofs-bill-sb-1-signed-into-law http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/million-solar-roofs-bill-sb-1-signed-into-law Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/california-passes-million-solar-roofs-bill http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/california-passes-million-solar-roofs-bill Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-on-the-new-santa-rita-jail-fuel-cell http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-on-the-new-santa-rita-jail-fuel-cell Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-bill-clears-senate-committee http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-bill-clears-senate-committee Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-power-has-increased-5900-since-the-2001-energy-crisis Since the last time heat waves threatened rolling http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-power-has-increased-5900-since-the-2001-energy-crisis Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/national-renewable-electricity-standard-would-create-jobs-save-consumers-billions-cut-millions-of-tons-of-pollution-new-ucs-report-documents-economic-benefits-for-california http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/national-renewable-electricity-standard-would-create-jobs-save-consumers-billions-cut-millions-of-tons-of-pollution-new-ucs-report-documents-economic-benefits-for-california Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/san-diego-solar-homeowners-report-5-electric-bills http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/san-diego-solar-homeowners-report-5-electric-bills Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-bill-passes-california-assembly Bill to Create Nation’s Largest Solar http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-bill-passes-california-assembly Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-highlights-support-for-renewable-energy-in-california http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-highlights-support-for-renewable-energy-in-california Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/unforeseen-problems-with-californias-solar-program http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/unforeseen-problems-with-californias-solar-program Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-supports-schwarzeneggers-emergency-solar-bill http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-supports-schwarzeneggers-emergency-solar-bill Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/group-calls-for-more-solar-power    http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/group-calls-for-more-solar-power Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environmental-groups-applaud-governor-schwarzenegger-for-his-leadership-on-solar-power http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environmental-groups-applaud-governor-schwarzenegger-for-his-leadership-on-solar-power Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-testifies-before-asm-utilities--commerce-on-million-solar-roofs Testimony before the California State http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-testifies-before-asm-utilities--commerce-on-million-solar-roofs Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:14:17 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-survey-shows-solar-homes-get-high-marks-from-home-owners Want lower energy bills? Buy a solar home. Want highly http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-survey-shows-solar-homes-get-high-marks-from-home-owners Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/the-california-solar-initiative-a-monumental-step-to-a-million-solar-roofs http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/the-california-solar-initiative-a-monumental-step-to-a-million-solar-roofs Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/house-funds-new-select-committee-on-global-warming-and-energy-independence http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/house-funds-new-select-committee-on-global-warming-and-energy-independence Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/house-approves-bill-to-stimulate-the-solar-and-clean-energy-economy Statement of Environment America Washington DC Office Director Anna Aurilio “We applaud Speaker Pelosi and the House of Representatives for their leadership in passing crucial renewable energy and energy efficiency tax incentives. This bill is an important and effective step in strengthening America’s clean energy economy. As one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S., the clean energy industry is a shining light in an otherwise lackluster economy. Unfortunately the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar investment tax credit -- are set to expire at the end of this year. Unless Congress and the President act soon, the bright light of the clean energy industry will likely be extinguished for the short term, potentially costing the U.S. economy as many as 116,000 jobs. The clean energy incentives included in the House’s clean energy tax package would not only stimulate the economy in the short-term by continuing job creation and spurring investment, but also would help solve global warming and promote and retain long-term development and growth in the clean energy technology industry. We urge the Senate and President Bush to support the House of Representatives in boosting our clean energy economy.” ### Environment America – a federation of state environment groups – is the new home of U.S. PIRG’s environmental work. Environment California is a member organization of Environment America. http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/house-approves-bill-to-stimulate-the-solar-and-clean-energy-economy Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:53:08 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/policy-makers-environmental-advocates-give-capitol-hill-briefing-on-californias-landmark-solar-initiative Sponsored by the Honorable US http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/policy-makers-environmental-advocates-give-capitol-hill-briefing-on-californias-landmark-solar-initiative Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-by-bernadette-del-chiaro-on-so-cal-edisons-new-contract-to-build-1500-mw-of-wind-power-in-tehachapi http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/statement-by-bernadette-del-chiaro-on-so-cal-edisons-new-contract-to-build-1500-mw-of-wind-power-in-tehachapi Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/media-statement-on-us-epa-denial-of-waiver-for-california-clean-cars-program Media Statement on US EPA Denial of Waiver for California Clean Cars Program http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/media-statement-on-us-epa-denial-of-waiver-for-california-clean-cars-program Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:21:34 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/senate-passes-historic-increase-in-fuel-economy Today, with the support of California http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/senate-passes-historic-increase-in-fuel-economy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:20:38 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-congratulates-mcnerney-woolsey-matsui-and-honda-for-their-commitment-to-leadership-on-clean-energy-in-congress http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-congratulates-mcnerney-woolsey-matsui-and-honda-for-their-commitment-to-leadership-on-clean-energy-in-congress Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-report-documents-californias-outstanding-clean-energy-leadership Advocates, State http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-report-documents-californias-outstanding-clean-energy-leadership Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:18:52 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-report-shows-top-10-opportunities-to-build-a-new-energy-future http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/new-report-shows-top-10-opportunities-to-build-a-new-energy-future Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/google-returns-1_6-million-hits-with-giant-solar-power-project  Statement of Bernadette Del Chiaro, Clean Energy Advocate, Environment California Research & Policy Center http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/google-returns-1_6-million-hits-with-giant-solar-power-project Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/schwarzenegger-signs-another-landmark-solar-bill http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/schwarzenegger-signs-another-landmark-solar-bill Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/comments-to-president-bushs-state-of-the-state-address   http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/comments-to-president-bushs-state-of-the-state-address Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-applauds-congresswoman-hilda-solis-for-federal-green-jobs-act Calls measure “historic”, “visionary” and “the next step for meeting CA’s Million Solar Roofs Goal” East Los Angeles http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/environment-california-applauds-congresswoman-hilda-solis-for-federal-green-jobs-act Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:36:35 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/congress-tops-off-first-100-hours-by-passing-clean-energy-act http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/congress-tops-off-first-100-hours-by-passing-clean-energy-act Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/u_s_-rep_-mcnerney-introduces-clean-energy-act-of-2007 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/u_s_-rep_-mcnerney-introduces-clean-energy-act-of-2007 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/quotit39s-officialquot-cpuc-approves-3_2-billion-solar-program  Landmark Vote http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/quotit39s-officialquot-cpuc-approves-3_2-billion-solar-program Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/puc-vote-on-final-solar-roofs-program-thursday http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/puc-vote-on-final-solar-roofs-program-thursday Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:02:25 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/large-scale-solar-power-plants-could-power-nation-combat-global-warming-and-create-thousands-of-jobs-over-4000-megawatts-of-solar-power-under-development-threatened-by-lapsing-federal-tax-incentives http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/large-scale-solar-power-plants-could-power-nation-combat-global-warming-and-create-thousands-of-jobs-over-4000-megawatts-of-solar-power-under-development-threatened-by-lapsing-federal-tax-incentives Thu, 08 May 2008 13:27:19 -0500 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-bill-and-green-collar-jobs-bill-passes-assembly-utilities-committee http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/solar-bill-and-green-collar-jobs-bill-passes-assembly-utilities-committee Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:34:29 -0500 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/surplus-solar-power-legislation-introduced Environment California-sponsored bill would allow homeowners, businesses to sell surplus solar power to utilityNovato, CA – Californians could soon make money off of their solar systems if a newly introduced bill becomes law. California State Assemblymember Jared Huffman introduced legislation today that would require utilities to pay individuals for any excess solar power produced at a home, government building or business. Currently, the best consumers can get is a “zero” energy bill. Assembly Bill 1920, which is sponsored by Environment California, was unveiled at the location of California’s largest solar producer, SPG Solar in Novato. “If California wants to become the Saudia Arabia of the sun, we have to remove all barriers to going solar and we have to be fair for those who have invested their own money in solar power,” said Bernadette Del Chiaro, clean energy advocate with Environment California. “This bill will encourage not just more solar power but conservation and efficiency as well as owners see a benefit to generating surplus power.” AB 1920 will enable consumers who produce solar power to get paid by their utility company for any excess electricity they produce on an annual basis. The level of compensation would be set by the Public Utilities Commission and would help the utility meet their renewable energy goals mandated by state law. Under current law, a consumer with solar panels can reduce their utility bill to $0 through what is called “net metering” where they get a credit for all the electricity generated by their system during the day. This credit goes to offset electricity used at night and is calculated on an annual basis. If the consumer generates a surplus amount of power at the end of the year, that electricity goes into the grid for free and they are not compensated. This bill would simply give those consumers compensation for that surplus power at the end of the year. “This bill idea came to me from several of my constituents,” said Assemblymember Jared Huffman. “I think the idea we chose creates strong benefits for both consumers and the environment.” AB 1920 also removes the “size to load” restriction in state law that limits the number of solar panels that can be installed on individual buildings. http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/surplus-solar-power-legislation-introduced Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:24:46 -0600 http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/presidential-candidates-urged-to-commit-america-to-a-clean-energy-future Los Angeles, C.A. – Environment California today in Los Angeles http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/presidential-candidates-urged-to-commit-america-to-a-clean-energy-future Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:35:32 -0600