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The challenges of creating a working smart grid will continue to evolve, making the adaptability of the state's utilities a top priority in the coming years, according to Doug Kim, the director of advanced technology for Southern California Edison.
Just days ago, a groundbreaking was celebrated at the San Diego Zoo that will literally energize a portion of its parking lot, bringing solar energy, electric vehicle charging capability and a new concept in grid-tied solar to the regional icon.
The University of San Diego announced Tuesday that it is one of six recipients nationwide of a five-year National Science Foundation grant awarded to advance educational collaborations focused on public understanding of climate science and its impacts on quality of life.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- First Solar Inc., the largest U.S. solar manufacturer, halted deliveries to the world’s largest photovoltaic power plant, which it’s building in Arizona, because construction is ahead of schedule and the company must slow down to meet contractual milestones.
The Port of San Diego's two marine cargo terminals — the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal and the National City Marine Terminal — serve as economic catalysts for the region.
The University of California, San Diego Health System broke ground in January on a $698 million project that will tack on new hospitals to its La Jolla campus.
A serial entrepreneur, Noble left architecture firm Tucker Sadler where he was CEO in 2006 to form two innovative companies simultaneously — Envision Solar, famous for its aesthetically appealing solar trees that shade cars while charging them; and Noble Environmental Technologies, out of which emerged eCor Global, an eco-friendly panel product made completely out of recycled material that can be adapted for a variety of uses.
Westfield UTC is one of several San Diego shopping malls undergoing a large renovation amid a tough retail sales environment. Tom Tierney, senior vice president for Westfield San Diego, said the University City property “needed a bit of shine” to do well against its competitors.
About a year from now, San Diego’s Lindbergh Field will have a fully functional Terminal 2 and improved access to the entire facility. Construction work to expand the airport is more than 50 percent complete.
As November’s general election creates numerous possibilities for policy change both in San Diego and across the country, a group of executives from companies and groups involved in the expansion of solar energy systems discussed the state of their economies at a Daily Transcript roundtable.
As the number of buildings attaining LEED status in San Diego continues to rise, the definition of energy efficiency and the technologies that make for it continue to evolve.
In the aftermath of the summer bankruptcy of the government-backed California solar panel maker Solyndra, expectations among renewable energy wonks, who describe the company’s failure as an outlier among many successes, remain generally high. But some policy research analysts are more skeptical — not doubtful, but still skeptical.
Last week, millions in San Diego County found themselves without electricity in the wake of a multi-state blackout. But not everyone was without power.
When entering San Diego's business community about 30 years ago, Clint Walker’s aim had nothing to do with being in the solar business. His success as the co-founder and president of Southwestern Solar Systems since his entrance to the business in 2009 came about in much the same fashion his other major endeavors have.
Holly Smithson's thirst for action and results led her to CleanTECH San Diego, the industry association that was just being put together back then by Mayor Jerry Sanders and Jim Waring, its founder chairman.
When Cecilia Aguillon, director of marketing and government relations for Kyocera Solar Inc., immigrated to the United States from El Salvador as a teen, she grew into a young adult with a lofty goal in mind: to save the world.
In 2007, executives at Baker Electric decided to take a chance on a budding industry. After taking some lumps out of the gate, Baker's emergence into the solar electric installation market is becoming a regular and important part of its business.
Some people look at buildings and see a combination of wood, steel and mortar with a number of things inside to make them more comfortable and workable — lighting, computers and maybe a few windows, even if they can't be opened.
Oct. 9, 2012 -- George Chamberlin talks with Sachu Constantine, director of policy at the California Center for Sustainable Energy, about the solar industry and what its impacts are on the region, state and country.
March 27, 2012 -- George Chamberlin and Jack Clark, building retrofit program manager for the California Center for Sustainable Energy, discuss energy efficiency and relevant technologies.
Oct. 6, 2010 -- Sept. 23, 2010 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with David Steel, CEO of Green Chamber of San Diego County, and Sidnee Chong, owner of EcoPackStore LLC, about green businesses.
Learn about new options to finance solar energy systems, how retrofitting a swimming pool can reduce utility costs and local government’s latest commitment to become sustainable.
Read about local pioneers in environmental science, how electric cars are taking over San Diego’s streets, and why one Chargers player loves his Smart car.
From “green roofs” to sustainable surfboards, learn about the latest eco-friendly innovations and how local businesses are trying to reduce their impact on the environment.
Find out what local companies are on the cutting edge of green technologies, who's "going green" and how green building is being incorporated into our communities.
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