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September 1, 2010
California Licenses First Solar Thermal Power Plant in 20 Years
The California Energy Commission has approved construction of the Beacon Solar Energy Project, the first solar thermal project in the state to win approval in 20 years. It was part of the state's 2,800 megawatts of solar approved in August. More
August 18, 2010
California's Ivanpah, a Major Solar Project, Moves Forward
The California Public Utilities Commission has approved a power purchase agreement between a California utility and BrightSource Energy, marking a step forward in BrightSource's utility-scale concentrating solar power project in the Mojave Desert. More
August 11, 2010
San Francisco Bay Area Gets $5 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District, covering nine counties around San Francisco, has approved $5 million for electrical vehicle charging stations, including home chargers, public chargers, and "fast " chargers near highways. More