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California Solar Power
Due to its high levels of sunshine, California solar power has some of the greatest potential in the world to make a difference to its inhabitants. Yet only 1% of homes and businesses are built incorporating solar energy. But the times are achanging.... Those sunny Californians have always been known as forward thinkers and California has already started towards creating a mainstream solar power program where all its people can contribute and benefit. The California solar power initiative includes the Million Solar Roofs bill established in 2006. This was set up to build and install a million solar roofs within ten years. A huge task indeed, but one which the Californian people believe is possible. And with the infrastructure in place, their aim of making solar power cost-competitive with fossil fuel-generated electricity, is no longer a distant dream. According to the California Building Industry Association, more than 150,000 homes are built in California each year. So, in the region of 1.5 million homes will be built in the next ten years, in the outlying areas, and with solar energy incorporated into the houses. Add to this the new power plants, shopping centers etc and as you can see, the potential is phenomenal. And when you add in the californian rebate program then you can see that solar energy in california has a rosy future indeed. Solar Power California Los Angeles With its lovely all year sunshine, growing energy needs and a countless number of rooftops, Los Angeles has the potential to be the world’s No1 city for solar power. Its absolutely perfect for solar panels. Within the next decade, Los Angeles could easily generate at least five percent of its energy needs from solar power. And when you consider that LA accounts for 10% of the state’s entire electricity usage, Los Angeles has to be at the forefront of the California solar power dream of building a million solar roofs in ten years. Solar Power Companies Gaiam - a national outfit, they cover most aspects of solar products. Gaiam is a provider of goods to customers who value the environment, a sustainable economy, healthy lifestyles and have been in business since 1988. Highly recommended!
OK Solar - another big national and international stockist of solar products. Massive range of goods. Mountain Solar - based in Grass Valley, North California for 17 years, they offer consulting, equipment sales (nation-wide) and expert installation at very reasonable prices. Solar Roofs - situated in Carmichael, this company has the lot. Lots of helpful information on the site as well. Manufacturers of lightweight, low cost, attractive, and easy to install Solar Water Heating Collectors.
Arista Solar - a small, family owned and operated solar power supply center involved in many different aspects of alternative technologies. They serve customers throughout the world. Excellent, informative web site as well. For more in-depth information go to the official site for california solar power Click on solar photovoltaic energy for information on solar for electricity. Click on diy solar heating for information on solar water heating. Click on our solar power gadgets for great gift ideas. To return to our USA home page. To return to our solar energy home page.
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