News for February 19, 2002

Oaklanders' solar roses glow in Berkeley night

Solar Finally Gets Practical (LATIMES Editorial 2002.2.9)

What's new in 2002 for Solar Water Heating?

WorldWater Corp. Introduces Hybrid Solar Pump System

California Drive for alternative energy slows down

Centex Homes tests Zero Energy House concept in Pleasanton

Calif. power agency plans to boost energy supplies

A Too-Dirty Clean Air Plan

IN BRIEF

San Francisco issues Solar RFP for Moscone Center. Interested firms are invited to submit proposals to the City and County of San Francisco for its first major solar energy project. The prime objective of the work will be to provide a fully operational photovoltaic (PV) energy system atop two roofs of the Moscone Convention Center, along with possible other renewable and energy efficiency technologies to supplement SFPUC and Hetch Hetchy electric power resources. It will be installed in this centerpiece facility for the City and its visitors as a contribution to energy resources and the environment, and demonstrate the City's commitment to promoting renewable energy. Bids due March 19th, 2002.

CEC Technical Support RFP for Renewable Energy Program - California Energy Commission seeking technical program support for Renewable Energy Program - RFP Online. Bids due March 27, 2002

Performance Data online for Santa Rita Jail PV System. View performance data of one of the world's largest Building Integrated PV Systems in Dublin, CA. A case study outlines the details of how the project came together. Additional historical data is to be posted in near future.

Santa Monica PV roof project to proceed on Airport Administration Building - The City of Santa Monica is proceeding with a plan to include a photovoltaic system as part of a re-roofing project of their Airport Adminstration Building. The total sloped roof area is 215 feet by 76 feet. However, only the south facing section will be available for the system, which suggests an overall area for photovoltaics of under 50% of this space. Based on a crystalline solution, a PV system size of around 45-50 kilowatts is anticipated. It is anticipated that the system will be raised on a pedestal and a reference solar panel type is included in the Bid documents. The responding Roofing companies will be the candidates for the prime contract, with PV companies fulfilling the sub-contractor role. The Bid package inclusive of the Plans and specifications can be purchased at the City Hall Engineering Counter located at 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, Room 112 or by phoning 310 458 8721. The City of Santa Monica is located adjacent to Los Angeles, California. There is a mandatory pre-bid job walk on Tuesday February 19 at 2pm at 3200 Airport Ave. The bids are due March 4, 2002 at 2:30pm.

3/21 LADWP hosts Solar Architecture Symposium - Solar electric or photovoltaic (PV) systems for both homes and commercial buildings are becoming more popular than ever. Architects and designers must learn to plug into the many opportunities that solar power offers. This symposium provides an overview, from rooftop to building-integrated systems (BIPV). more information

2/21-22 -Energy and Environmental Summit 2002 - San Diego. - San Diego's 10th Annual Energy & Environmental Conference. Strong Technical Program: EES2002 will cover many exceptionally important subjects for commercial, industrial, institutional and governmental facility energy & environmental managers and engineers -- plus anyone else who supports the efforts of these managers and engineers to cut their energy costs and enhance the environment. Top Speakers: The EES2002 conference program will be presented by leading energy and environmental managers and engineers from Southern California. They'll tell you the best new ways to cut facility energy costs and enhance the environment while you're doing it. More details on EES2002[website] or download the EES2002 conference program[pdf].

PV Forums for Local and State Government Leaders - 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]

California Solar Center partners with EFI to offer Energy Efficient Products - Looking to reduce your energy bills? Still haven't converted to Compact Fluorescent Lights(CFL)? Here's your chance to get a great deal on CFLs plus a whole catalog of energy efficient products - and support California Solar Center at the same time. Through a new partnership with Energy Federation Inc. ( a non-profit corporation), California Solar Center will receive 15% of all product orders originating from the CSC site. Click here now to explore the store. Be sure to order some CFLs on the first page. Thanks for your support.