SDG&E's plans to develop solar facilities approved
By City News Service
State utility regulators Thursday approved San Diego Gas & Electric’s plans to develop up to 100 megawatts of solar power facilities.
The California Public Utilities Commission’s decision authorizes SDG&E to spend up to $100 million to install small photovoltaic systems, ranging from 1-5 megawatts in size, for a total of 26 megawatts on properties it owns.
The solar panels would be installed in open areas, parking lots and on commercial buildings.
SDG&E also was approved to purchase 74 megawatts of solar power from independent producers.
According to the CPUC, the five-year program will help SDG&E meet its renewable energy benchmarks.
The CPUC’s decision also clears the way for California’s two other major utilities – Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and Southern California Edison – to move ahead with their own plans to install small-scale solar generating facilities.
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Posted by Halie Johnson
on Sep 2, 2010. Filed under News, Region.
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