News for January 29, 2002

Shell Renewables to Acquire Siemens Solar

State Power Authority holds hearings on plan to invest in conservation and renewable energy sources

Homebuilders warm up to SMUD solar roof program

Greens to target BP meeting

GOP contenders wrestle with California's energy woes

Bargain-basement satellite built by U.S. Naval Academy students wears well in space

Olympics still not green enough, conservation groups say

Readiness Is the Canyon Way

GM Mulling Big Shift in Car Design

Students design dream cities for engineering challenge

IN BRIEF

Info about State Solar Income Tax - San Diego Regional Energy Office has drafted a Fact Sheet [145kb pdf] answering common questions regarding the new solar income tax credit. The Franchise Tax Board has also posted the form to fill out for Year 2001 filings. The Income tax is retroactive and applies to all systems installed after 1/1/2001. check incentives page for more info.

2/7 to 5/30 Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems - Cabrillo College - Aptos - Thursday Evenings 6-9pm. An introduction to solar based renewable energy systems. Taught by NASA scientist Joe Jordan, it will cover solar thermal and electric systems, windpower, biomass, small-hydro, geothermal, ocean (wave and tidal) power, and hydrogen/fuel cells. With hands-on projects, the basic math and science, field trips, and excellent guest speakers from the business world, emphasis will be on setting ourselves up with these technologies and/or promoting the expansion of renewable energy in our economy, as well as on employment or service opportunities, for those interested. The Cabrillo College website is < http://www.cabrillo.cc.ca.us > ; this course is part of the Construction and Energy Management program. One can also contact Joe Jordan (jjordan@sky-power.org) for more information.

PV Forums for Local and State Government Leaders - February 1st and Feb. 25/26 Sacramento - Local Government Commission SPIRE program read more here [More Events]

3/11-16 Women's PV Design and Installation Workshop SEI Cost:$550 - A PV Design and Installation workshop geared specifically towards women. Learn how to use photovoltaic technology to produce electricity from the sun through practical design and installation of PV systems. Participants learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification and component selection. The workshop covers typical applications and case study examples. Install an operational system in the field and learn the proper use of tools and safety precautions. For more information contact: Solar Energy International P.O. Box 715, Carbondale, CO 81623, Phone:(970) 963-8855, E-mail:sei@solarenergy.org, Website: www.solarenergy.org [Note: The Class will assist in the installation of a gridtied PV system on a school, facilitated by cosponsors The Rahus Institute and Alameda Power & Telecom]

3/4-9 Photovoltaic Design & Installation Workshop - Sacramento - Co-sponsored by the Nothern California Solar Energy Association and the Sacramento Municipal Utlility Disctrict (SMUD) held at SMUD's Energy and Technology Center. In addition to helping install a photovoltaic system, participants will learn system sizing, site analysis, hardware specification, component selection, and more. Cost of workshop is $550.00, which includes SEI membership and Home Power magazine subscription. Hotel / motel lodging is available close by. For more information contact: Solar Energy International PO Box 715 Carbondale, CO 81623. Tel: (970) 963-8855. E-mail: sei@solarenergy.org www.solarenergy.org SEI is a non-profit educational organization whose purpose is to encourage the practical use of renewable energies and environmental building technologies through education and technical assistance.