Solar Power

If this actually passes, it will be monumental. This solar incentive bill will give lots of rebates to homeowners who install solar panels and aims to get 50% of new homes using solar power by 2013. Solar panel doesn't have very many downplays, so I'm exited that it is becoming easier for homeowners to utilize this amazing technology. However, I think this legislation is missing one key point. What about other buildings? Businesses and industry also have roofs, and usually they are really big and really flat, perfect for solar panel installation. But, like always, we place the burden of environmental concerns on the typical municipal user. Not to say we aren't to blame, because we are, but I would like to see some more promotion in the commercial sector. There are lots of roofs and therefore lots of solar potential.

I am employed because of the public goods charge on your PG&E bill that funds the Yolo Energy Efficiency Project. I'm not glad that electricity users have to contribute to energy efficiency and renewable power. However, it does seem kind of ironic that all of the PG&E rebates are funded by ratepayers.

Despite the fact that the Governor campaigned on promoting solar energy, he has yet to endorse the bill. Go fig.