Here are some of the top cities for solar in California. 1
San Jose - 21.2 MW (8.2%)2
Fresno - 10.4 MW (4.0%)3
Bakersfield - 9.5 MW (3.7%)4
Santa Rosa - 7.8 MW (3.0%)5
Livermore - 5.5 MW (2.1%)6
Hayward - 5.0 MW (1.9%)7
San Francisco - 5.0 MW (1.9%)8
Sunnyvale - 4.5 MW (1.8%)9
Chico - 4.4 MW (1.7%)10
Richmond - 4.3 MW (1.7%)
California Electric Utilities Map
Posted by Blogger | 9:34:00 AM | California, California Utilities | 0 comments »Here is a California Electric Utilities Map
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)
Website: www.pge.com/csi
E-mail Address: solar@pge.com
Contact Person: Program Manager, California Solar Initiative Program Phone:
Solar Customers Contact Center:
1-877-743-4112
Solar Hotline: 415-973-3480
Fax: 415-973-2510
Mailing Address:
PG&E Solar and Customer Generation (CSI)
P.O. Box 7433
San Francisco, CA 94120-7433
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PG&E Solar and Customer Generation (CSI)
245 Market St., Mail Code N7R
San Francisco, CA 94105-1797
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Southern California Edison (SCE)
Website: www.sce.com/csi/
E-mail Address: CSIGroup@sce.com
Contact Person: California Solar Initiative Program Adminsitrator
Phone:
866-584-7436 (technical)
800-799-4177 (general)
Fax: 626-633-3402
Mailing Address:
Southern California Edison
Attn: California Solar Initiative Program Administrator
6042-A Irwindale Avenue
Irwindale, CA 91702-3207
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Southern California Edison (SCE)
Website: www.sce.com/NSHP
E-mail: NSHP@sce.com
Phone: 1-866-584-7436
Fax: 626-633-3402
Mailing Address:
SCE
Attn: New Solar Homes Partnership
Program Administrator
6042A North Irwindale Ave.
Irwindale, CA 91702-3207
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San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Website: www.sdge.com/construction/
E-mail: newsolarhomes@sdge.com
Phone:
Toll-free: 1-866-631-1744
Local: 858-650-4140
Mailing Address:
SDG&E
New Solar Homes Partnership
8335 Century Park Court, CP12G
San Diego, CA 92123
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California Public Utilities Commission
California Solar Initiative
Energy Division/Renewables and Distributed Generation
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
E-mail for CSI inquiries: energy@cpuc.ca.gov
Telephone for CSI inquiries: 415-355-5586
Website for regulatory updates: www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Solar/
For news media calls only:
Please contact Terrie Prosper at tdp@cpuc.ca.gov or 415-703-216
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California Energy Commission
New Solar Homes Partnership
1516 Ninth Street, MS-45
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 1-800-555-7794
E-mail Address: renewable@energy.state.ca.us
Media & Communications Office
1516 Ninth Street, MS-29
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-654-4989
E-mail Address: mediaoffice@energy.state.ca.us
California Solar Home Builders
Posted by Blogger | 12:36:00 PM | California, Solar Government Programs, Solar Homes | 0 comments »Below are a list of California Solar Home Builders that will build your new home with solar in mind. These companies are all registered for California Solar Home Designs.
| City | Community Name | Developer | Phone | |
| San Francisco | Brentwood | Palmilla | www.pinnbrothers.com | 408-252-9131 |
| San Francisco | Concord | Centre Point | www.lennar.com/California | 925-242-0811 |
| San Francisco | Danville | Hansen Lane Estates | www.clarum.com/byldan.html | 650-322-7069 |
| San Francisco | Danville | Ponderosa Colony at Alamo Creek | www.ponderosahomes.com | 925-460-8900 |
| San Francisco | Dublin | Sonata | www.lennar.com/California | 925-242-0811 |
| San Francisco | Gilroy | Gilroy Independence at Hanna | www.gilroyindependence.org | 831-320-8702 |
| San Francisco | Mountain View | Aleynna Place | | 415-812-7233 |
| San Francisco | San Jose | Falcon Court | www.pinnbrothers.com | 408-252-9131 |
| San Francisco | San Jose | Orchard Heights | www.pinnbrothers.com | 408-252-9131 |
| San Francisco | San Lorenzo | Village Walk | www.olsonhomes.com | 562-596-4770 |
| San Francisco | San Ramon | Escalante | www.lennar.com/California | 925-242-0811 |
| San Francisco | San Ramon | Milano | www.lennar.com/California | 925-242-0811 |
| San Francisco | San Ramon | Oliveta | www.centexhomes.com/California | 925-415-1600 |
| San Francisco | San Ramon | Paloma | www.lennar.com/California | 925-242-0811 |
| San Francisco | San Ramon | Stafford Place | www.lennar.com/California | 925-242-0811 |
| San Francisco | Vacaville | Encore 2 | www.meritagehomes.com | 707-446-1030 |
| San Francisco | Vacaville | Encore 3 | www.meritagehomes.com | 707-446-1030 |
| San Francisco | Windsor | Town Green Village | www.towngreenvillage.com | 707-836-9112 |
| Sacramento | Chico | Glenwood | www.chicoshastanhomes.com | 530-343-2641 |
| Sacramento | Chico | Jamen Estates | | 530-518-1338 |
| Sacramento | El Dorado Hills | Alta Mira at Blackstone | www.centexhomes.com/California | 916-788-9519 |
| Sacramento | El Dorado Hills | Shenandoah at Blackstone | www.lennar.com/California | 916-746-8500 |
| Sacramento | El Dorado Hills | St. Laurent at Blackstone | www.lennar.com/California | 916-746-8500 |
| Sacramento | Lincoln | Carriage Park | www.lennar.com/California | 916-746-8500 |
| Sacramento | Lincoln | Woodbury Glen | www.standardpacifichomes.com | 916-408-1356 |
| Sacramento | Manteca | Cascades | www.woodside-homes.com | 916-608-9600 |
| Sacramento | Manteca | Ponte Verde | www.woodside-homes.com | 916-608-9600 |
| Sacramento | Manteca | Sierra | www.woodside-homes.com | 916-608-9600 |
| Sacramento | Manteca | Montage | www.standardpacifichomes.com | 209-239-2500 |
| Sacramento | Manteca | Tierra D'or | www.woodside-homes.com | 916-608-9600 |
| Sacramento | Marysville | Montrose | www.woodside-homes.com | 916-608-9600 |
| Sacramento | Oakdale | Sterling Hills | www.jkbhomes.com | 209-632-2647 |
| Sacramento | Plumas Lake | Estancia | www.lennar.com/California | 916-746-8500 |
| Sacramento | Plumas Lake | River Landing | www.homesbytowne.com | 916-782-2424 |
| Sacramento | Rocklin | Carsten Crossings | www.grupe.com/communities | 209-473-6000 |
| Sacramento | Rocklin | Caspian Run | www.standardpacifichomes.com | 916-543-0078 |
| Sacramento | Rocklin | Wisteria at Whitney Ranch | www.christophersonhomes.com | 916-543-4232 |
| Sacramento | Stockton | Preston Meadows | www.woodside-homes.com | 916-608-9600 |
| Sacramento | Stockton | Sterlingshire | www.woodside-homes.com | 916-608-9600 |
| Fresno Area | Clovis | Chateau | www.lennar.com/California | 559-447-3400 |
| Fresno Area | Fresno | Autumnwood II | www.lennar.com/California | 559-271-5954 |
| Fresno Area | Fresno | Blossom Hill III | www.lennar.com/California | 559-255-3152 |
| Fresno Area | Fresno | Bridges at Fancher Creek | www.centexhomes.com/California | 559-733-2717 |
| Fresno Area | Fresno | Carriage House | www.lennar.com/California | 559-346-0856 |
| Fresno Area | Fresno | Mariposa Deluca) | www.lennar.com/California | 559-252-0387 |
| Fresno Area | Fresno | Parkview at Carriage House | www.lennar.com/California | 559-271-5954 |
| Fresno Area | Fresno | Stonebrook at Fancher Creek | www.centexhomes.com/California | 559-733-2717 |
| Fresno Area | Lemoore | Liberty | www.lennar.com/California | 559-924-8415 |
| Fresno Area | Reedley | Orchard Estates II | www.lennar.com/California | 559-628-7141 |
| Fresno Area | Tulare | Cedar Grove II | www.lennar.com/California | 559-447-3400 |
| Los Angeles Area | Fontana | Harmony at Centerstone Estates | www.centerstone.com | 909-427-9191 |
| Los Angeles Area | Hemet | Sagecrest | www.woodside-homes.com | 951-710-1900 |
| Los Angeles Area | Lancaster | Bella Vista | www.obelsole.com | 818-609-7771 |
| Los Angeles Area | Orange | Depot Walk | www.olsonhomes.com | 714-744-8167 |
| Los Angeles Area | Palm Desert | Portola Pointe | www.SanchezHughes.com | 760-772-0858 |
| Los Angeles Area | Menifee | Park Lane | www.woodside-homes.com | 951-710-1900 |
| Los Angeles Area | Menifee | Reflections | www.woodside-homes.com | 951-710-1900 |
| Los Angeles Area | Menifee | Traditions | www.woodside-homes.com | 951-710-1900 |
| Los Angeles Area | Temecula | Ironwood | www.woodside-homes.com | 951-710-1900 |
| Los Angeles Area | Temecula | Sycamore | www.woodside-homes.com | 951-710-1900 |
| Los Angeles Area | Valencia | Patina at West Creek | www.lennar.com/California | 925-242-0811 |
| San Diego Area | San Diego | Banker's Hill Green | www.clearskiescondos.com | 619-230-1082 |
| San Diego Area | San Diego | Derby Hill | www.pardeehomes.com | 858-794-2500 |
| San Diego Area | San Diego | Sunset Cove | www.lyonhomes.com | 888-327-8103 |