Environment

STUDY: Solar And Green Tech Installations Surge In 2015

June 29, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

The popularity of solar installations and green technology in California increased in 2015 according to a new study.

Solar Plane Leaves California For Arizona

May 2, 2016

(AP) - A solar-powered airplane has taken off from California for Arizona, the latest leg of its journey around the world using only energy from the sun.

Environment

California Regulators Approve New Costs For Solar Customers

January 28, 2016 | Amy Quinton

A program that financially compensates owners of rooftop solar energy systems will continue in California, but new solar customers will face increased fees.

State Government

Rooftop Solar Industry Says Rate Changes Could Spell Doom

October 22, 2015 | Ben Bradford

California regulators are considering changes to the compensation utilities must pay households with rooftop solar. The industry says the wrong decision could doom the growing sector.

Food and Sustainability

UC Davis Students Design Solar Home For Farmworkers

September 21, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

UC Davis students are competing against 20 other universities in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon. The most cost-effective, energy efficient solar powered home will win.

Solar For Sacramento Arena

September 14, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

A company headquartered in China, but that was once based near Sacramento has been selected by the Sacramento Kings to install solar panels on the new arena.

Environment

Emerging Solar Plants Scorch Birds In Mid-Air

August 18, 2014

A new form of solar energy is having an unwanted side effect: It makes some birds ignite in midair.

California Fund Could Lead To More Clean Energy Projects

March 11, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

The State of California says it has eliminated a barrier to the financing of private, Property Assessed Clean Energy or PACE projects.