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Solar Water Heating Ideal for Hotels & Hospitality

Post date: Aug 12, 14

For San Diego hospitality entrepreneur Brett Miller, who acquires, upgrades and operates boutique hotels, restaurants and recreational properties, being green is simply the right thing to do, but if he can be green and get a good return on investment, it’s even better.

Originally published in the San Diego Business Journal August 2014 edition of “Sustainable San Diego.”

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CSI-Thermal, Renewable Energy, Solar Water Heating

California Taking Charge of Energy Storage

Post date: Jul 03, 14

Legislative actions in California are shaping the potential of energy storage to serve a greater role in future, as the state continues the transition to procuring more renewable energy from solar photovoltaic systems, according to Rebecca Feuerlicht, project manager of CSE’s Self-Generation Incentive Program. She gave a presentation on energy storage at the Intersolar North America conference in San Francisco on July 8.

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Policy, Press Release, Renewable Energy

PACE Makes Home Energy Upgrades More Affordable

Post date: Jun 30, 14

An innovative financing method is helping thousands of homeowners across San Diego County to lower their utility bills by installing solar panels, insulation and high-efficiency heating and cooling systems. Their home improvement projects became affordable by using a loan program called PACE, for property assessed clean energy.

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Building Performance, Energy Efficiency, Homeowners, Local Governments, Photovoltaics, Real Estate Professionals, Renewable Energy

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Workshop Explores Energy Storage for Business & Government

The financial advantages and energy savings of electrical battery storage for businesses, government agencies and industrial operations will be examined during a free half-day workshop sponsored by the CSE on Thursday, Nov. 20.

The commercial use of on-site electrical storage is gaining widespread attention in California with the support of recent state legislation mandating its use and an increased availability of substantial rebates.

October 20, 2014 - 14:45

Chuck Colgan

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Business & Institutions

Energy Efficiency

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Renewable Energy

New Online Tools Identify Best Loans for Clean Energy Projects

California homeowners and businesses seeking low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy systems can now find the most up-to-date information on affordable financing options online at the CSE website.

September 25, 2014 - 11:08

Chuck Colgan

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Carlsbad Home Combines Solar, Energy Efficiency and Electric Car

Janet and Oscar Valent of Carlsbad have made sustainable energy a way of life. Since purchasing their 1947-built home five years ago, they have renovated it to use far less energy and stay more comfortable throughout summer and winter.