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CALIFORNIA PROPOSES $3.2 BILLION SOLAR PROGRAM
This is it. The big enchilada. Yesterday, the California
Public Utilities Commission issued the much-anticipated proposed
decision for an 11-year, $3.2 billion incentive program for
solar energy systems on California rooftops. This is the biggest
solar program in the nation and, after Germany, the second
biggest in the world.
The program would create 3,000 MW of grid-connected solar
energy in California. Running the numbers, the impacts are
substantial:
· Dollars: the net present value of the program would
be $3 billion, doubling the initial investment in solar. When
market transformation is taken into account, that’s $13
billion in net savings over 21 years of solar installations.
· Jobs: approximately 19 thousand construction jobs
and 3 thousand maintenance jobs.
· Emissions: direct reduction of 52 million tons of
CO2—and taking market transformation into account, that’s
190 million tons of CO2, equivalent to taking 3.7 million
cars off the road.
Thank you to all of you who took the time to write the Commissioners
in support of passing this bold solar program. All together,
the Public Utilities Commission received more than 50,000
pro-solar public comments, which is more input than any other
issue they have ever considered, including the energy crisis.
Program elements to note:
· Rebates to begin at $2.80/w in 2007, decline on
a set schedule
· The rebate will shift from a capacity-based rebate
to a performance-based incentive
· 10% of funds will be dedicated to provide solar
for low income and affordable housing
· Incentives for new homes contingent on exceeding
current efficiency standards by 10%
· Incentives for retrofits of existing structures
contingent on energy efficiency audit
· Pilot program for solar thermal
The proposal will be available for public comment for 30
days before the final vote to implement the program takes
place on January 12.
Proposed Increases in Electrical Rates
Southern California Edison Company (SCE) filed its April
2005 Energy Resources Recovery Account (ERRA) application
with the CPUC on April 1, 2005. SCE requests the recovery
of the revenue requirement associated with: (1) a Nuclear
Unit Inventive Procedure reward of $12.7 million for the efficient
operation through May 21, 2003 of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating
Sation Units 1,2, and 3; and (2) Electric Energy Transaction
Administration (EETA) costs of $6.8 million recorded in SC#'s
EETA Memorandum Account. Compared to revenues at present rates
as of April 2005, SCE is requesting a revenue increase of
$19.5 million, or 0.2 percent, in 2006 -- a total .21% increase.
For more information write:
public.advisor.la@cpuc.ca.gov
Golden
State Solar Power
Southern California and Southwest region
Immediate
Openings: Solar
technician; Lead solar technician; Foreman.
Immediate openings:
Solar Technician entry level $12- $15; Lead Technician $15-20;
Basic construction/mechanical experience a plus, but will
train right individual for grid-tied PV and carport structures
as well as wind systems. Applicants must be in good health,
willing to work outdoors year round. Good pay and incentives
for the right individual.
Foreman ($ DOE) Basic construction/mechanical
experience a plus. Candidate must be honest, hardworking,
dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic, proficient in English
with good verbal and written communication skills; Must demonstrate
good leadership skills, ability to interface with employees
and clients. Good pay and incentives for the right individual.
Bonuses based on performance.
Contact:
Gabriel 805-798-3635
email:
gabriel@goldenstatepower.com
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