East County Magazine
STATE REGULATORS APPROVE SDG&E SOLAR POWER INITIATIVE
Printer-friendly version September 3, 2010 (San Diego) – This week, the California Public Utilities Comission approved a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) solar power initiative that will provide for 100 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy. Under the initiative, 26 MW of utility-owned generation would be slated for construction on existing SDG&E property, with the remaining 74
RAINY DAY SAVINGS: HALF-PRICE RAIN BARRELS FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS SAT. AUG. 28
Printer-friendly version August 25, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Want to save water–and reduce your bill? Residents of San Diego’s unincorporated areas can pick up rain barrel systems for half-price ($30.35 + tax) this Saturday morning. The system is designed to connect to a roof downspout and gutters. Residents who don’t qualify for the subsidy can buy a rain
HOT TIPS FOR COOL CROPS: GET GROWING ON YOUR FALL GARDEN
Printer-friendly version By Joan Casanova, for Bonnie Plants August 11, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — You might think the end of summer means bidding farewell to fresh, homegrown veggies. Not so – many cool-season crops hit their heyday as autumn temperatures drop, and some even taste better when nipped by a light frost. As long as
FROM THE MIDDLE EAST TO EAST COUNTY: ARCHITECT CRAFTS HOMES THAT ARE ENERGY-SAVING AND BEAUTIFUL
Printer-friendly version By Rachel Ford July 28, 2010 (San Diego) — Green architecture is hot right now. For San Diego architect Simi Razavian, who developed techniques in her Middle Eastern homeland, it’s also a way of life. Designing homes that utilize energy saving construction and passive solar design is a simple solution to
WATER-WISE PLANTS FOR THE SOUTHWEST: A WISE ADDITION FOR YOUR BOOKSHELF
Printer-friendly version Review by Miriam Raftery July 17, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Thirsty for ideas to use less water yet still have attractive landscaping? Water-Wise Plants for the Southwest (Cool Springs Press, 2010) offers a wealth of practical solutions ideal for homeowners in San Diego County, where drought, cutbacks in water supplies and rising water
ATTORNEY GENERAL BROWN SUES FANNIE MAE & FREDDIE MAC FOR BLOCKING PACE PROGRAMS FOR SOLAR FINANCING & ENERGY UPGRADES
Printer-friendly version “I believe that the PACE program is critical to stimulating our local and statewide economy. I’m glad to see this lawsuit filed so that this novel program can continue.” –San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, joining Brown at today’s press conference in San Diego July 14, 2010 (San Diego) – California Attorney General Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown today filed
FILNER PRAISES $9 MILLION GRANT FOR ALGAE BIOFUELS RESAERCH TO UCSD-LED CONSORTIUM
Printer-friendly version July 3, 2010 (San Diego) — Congressman Bob Filner (D-San Diego) applauds the announcement of a $9 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to a UC San Diego led consortium for research into use of algae for biofuels. According to a San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) analysis, research on algal biofuels employs 410 scientists and other
5 MILLLION GREEN JOBS FOR CALIFORNIA: JERRY BROWN RELEASES DETAILED CLEAN ENERGY PLAN TO REVIVE ECONOMY
Printer-friendly version June 18, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – In the hotly contested Governor’s race, last week Republican Meg Whitman refused to debate Democrat Jerry Brown, challenging Brown to release a plan to improve California’s economy. Now Brown, former Governor and current Attorney General, has responded by releasing a detailed eight-point action plan for investment in renewable energy technology and creation of over half
GLOWING REVIEWS FOR SAN DIEGO’S SOLAR ENERGY POTENTIAL TO BE SEEN JUNE 19 AT SOLARDAY
Printer-friendly version By Rachel Mahoney June 17, 2010 (San Diego) – Southern California’s use of solar energy is the third highest in the world–and East County has the “ideal climate for solar,” said Ross Williams, manager of operations at Home Energy Systems (HES), one of two local companies participating in SolarDay 2010 this Saturday, June 19, at Balboa Park. Sponsored by
SLOW P.A.C.E. OF SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Printer-friendly versionBy Michael Russell http://SDsustainableFuture.com June 14, 2010 (San Diego)–At a recent Home Energy Professionals meeting at the California Center for Sustainable Energy (http://energycenter.org) PACE Program Manager, Jeremy Hutman, enlightened a group of Energy Efficiency Auditors about new developments in the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs in San Diego. PACE Programs, in general, are a clever way to finance
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Green Houses – Jamul Home is Green and Fire-Safe
Printer-friendly versionEco-friendly EAST COUNTY homes By Miriam Raftery After twice having to evacuate during wildfires, Keith and Danya Jolley decided to build a new, fire-safe and energy efficient “green” home on their Jamul property. The home was featured on last year’s GreenBuilt Homes Tour. One year later, the Jolleys remain thrilled with their new home. “The house turned out
Green Beat – Green Citizenship: First Step to a Sustainable World
Printer-friendly versionBy Chuck Brands OK, I’m ticked off. This is going to be a bit of a rant that will touch on hot-button issues facing all of us. Just in case that prospect deters you from reading the rest, I’ll share this month’s green treat with you up front. Wanna be a “green” know-it-all? Visit www.green.alltop.com daily for the single
The Will Power Report – Solar Roofs
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power The real unemployment rate in the U.S. is over 7%. Many people have stopped looking for jobs. Particularly hard hit is the construction business, due to the mortgage meltdown. The thin-film solar panel business needs a government subsidy and tax breaks for homeowners who install prefab solar panels. The new laser-deposited
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