The Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) has named the Global Top 10 Winners for its 6th GCCA Later Stage Awards 2016. The mid- to late-stage companies originate from the major cleantech industries, including solar, wind, and clean web to lighting, energy efficiency, mobility, urban agriculture,...
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Solarthon, a marathon solar installation organized by solar nonprofit and Cleantech San Diego member company GRID Alternatives San Diego, took place this Saturday October 8. A total of 60 volunteers — including individual sponsors, corporate teams, and job trainees — came together to install solar electric...
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Cleantech San Diego member and Smart Cities San Diego leader San Diego International Airport (SAN) has been certified through the Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The program creates a framework that helps airports identify, manage, and ultimately reduce their carbon emissions. SAN was certified...
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SAN DIEGO, CA, October 4, 2016 – Baker Electric Solar, a full-service solar provider has designed and installed a 482.98 kilowatt (kW) rooftop solar system for Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), a West Coast family-owned boat building and repair company. The San Diego-based shipyard and longtime Port...
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La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools (LMSVS) has approved a District-wide energy efficiency program with Cleantech San Diego member company OpTerra Energy Services and is poised to take full advantage of California Proposition 39 funds before they dry up at the end of next year. Starting in fiscal...
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Poway Unified School District to Save $1.6 Million in Reduced Utility Costs and Control Energy Use Cleantech San Diego member company Green Charge, the largest provider of commercial energy storage in the U.S., announced that San Diego’s Poway Unified School District has installed more than 6.3 MWh...
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On August 31, Cleantech San Diego President and CEO Jason Anderson joined leaders from Avangrid Renewables to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Tule Wind Power Project in east San Diego County. Once built, Tule will produce enough clean wind energy to power 40,000 homes per year, which...
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On August 18, 2016, The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a proposal by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to build two new energy storage projects in San Diego County. In May, the CPUC directed Southern California electric utilities to fast-track additional energy storage...
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With the dual goals of cutting carbon emissions and reducing operational costs, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California recently unveiled its latest investment in solar power. Metropolitan board Chairman Randy Record joined General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger to flip a ceremonial switch signifying the activation of two...
Read MoreOn July 19, 2016, Cleantech San Diego member company Renovate America, the largest provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, welcomed the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) announcement of clear PACE guidance that will expand access to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other home...
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