solar power

Potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs Spike Interest In Home Solar/Battery Systems On South Coast

By • Oct 23, 2019

It a situation that’s made a lot of people on the Central and South Coasts nervous. Could the power be going out soon as part of one of the precautionary blackouts intended to prevent brush fires? But, for some people it’s more of an academic question, because they have a green alternative.

Three South Coast Colleges Take Step Toward Greener Campuses

By • Sep 3, 2019

Three South Coast colleges are taking a step toward going green, with a new effort from the Ventura County Community College District.

Ventura, Moorpark, and Oxnard college comprise the VCCCD, and the three schools will start construction on new solar-covered parking next year.

Central Coast Students Unveil Solar-Powered Car Designed To Beat World Speed Record

By • Apr 8, 2018
Photo by Cal Poly's Prototype Vehicles Laboratory

A Central Coast community is getting its first look this weekend at an experimental electric car built by college students.

The Prototype Vehicles Laboratory made up of more than 40 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students is unveiling its solar-powered vehicle nicknamed “Dawn.” It’s designed to break the world speed record for a solar-powered car. 

Bill by Ventura County Legislator To Encourage Solar Power Use on Governor's Desk

By LANCE OROZCO • Sep 15, 2017

A bill by a Ventura County legislator intended to continue efforts to promote energy savings is now headed to the Governor’s desk for his consideration.

AB 797 would extend incentives for people to use solar energy instead of natural gas or wood to heat water or air. It calls for the renewal through 2020 of a current program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by offering rebates for those using solar systems.

The legislation passed by the State Assembly and State Senate was authored by Democratic Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin of Thousand Oaks.

Central Coast University To Host 19 Acre Solar Farm; Will Meet 25% Of Campus Needs

By • Apr 19, 2017

A Central Coast university is going to go green in a big way, with solar power.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo reached a deal to host a nearly 19 acre solar farm which will generate about a quarter of the electricity needed to power the campus.

REC Solar will finance, design, build, and maintain the facility  which will be located next to Highway 1 on the west side of the campus. Cal Poly will buy the power generated by the facility.