Northern California Solar Energy Association

Go Solar
PG&E is harnessing the power of the sun on many levels. In fact, over 30,000 PG&E customers have already realized the power of the sun by installing photovoltaic systems – more than any other utility in the nation, and garnering PG&E the title of the most “solar integrated utility” in the U.S. PG&E, along with our customers, is taking great interest in “going solar.” Learn how this natural renewable resource can benefit you.

Go to the PG&E Solar webpage

How to Follow Regulatory activities

The programs adopted by the California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have a tremendous impact how whether Californians have clean energy sources. This page from the CEC describes the roles for each agency. http://www.energy.ca.gov/distgen/policy/regulatory_activity.html

• Forecasting future energy needs and keeping historical energy data
• Licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts or larger 
• Promoting energy efficiency through appliance and building standards 
• Developing energy technologies and supporting renewable energy 
• Planning for and directing state response to energy emergency