"Solar power is within reach of more Californians than ever"

October Is Solar Energy Month!

"October is Solar Energy Month throughout California. The sun is an important source of cleaner, renewable electricity, and as a national leader in providing renewable energy to homes and businesses, we’re dedicated to it.

Solar panel systems are now installed and generating power on top of shopping malls, carports, undeveloped land, and of course, the roofs of homes. More than 13,000 homeowners in our region are going solar at home, and there’s never been a better time to take advantage of favorable incentives and rebates. Learn more.

In the sun-drenched Inland Empire, we’re building large-scale solar stations on warehouse rooftops, and distributing the cleaner energy directly to nearby households and businesses. In the next few years, these rooftop solar arrays will generate enough electricity to power an average of 160,000 homes – while protecting our environment from carbon emissions.

Solar power is within reach of more Californians than ever.

A public housing community in Riverside County is going solar this month, and as a result, residents’ electricity bills will shrink along with their carbon footprints. Also this month, our employee volunteers will help construct a solar generating system at the home of a low-income Los Angeles County family.

California’s plentiful sunshine is a valuable natural resource, and converting it into solar energy is a smart way to live more sustainably. During Solar Energy Month, and all year round, we encourage you to learn more about solar power and how you can put the sun to work for you."

Check out SCE today at: 

http://www.sce.com/sceandyou/solarenergymonth.htm

Now is the time to go green! Contact Peak Power today!

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Ghost Town Has Solar!

If you look at this picture you can see partial solar installs. These buildings are 150 years old, and still holding strong! There are about 12 residence during the summer, and 1 year round. The solar provides just enough energy to keep the cost of living there very low!

"Silver City is a ghost town in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States. At its height in the 1880s it was a gold and silver mining town with a population of around 2,500 and approximately 75 businesses. Silver City served as county seat of Owyhee County from 1867 to 1934. Today, the town has about 70 standing buildings, all of which are privately owned. Many of the owners are third- or fourth-generation descendants of the original miners. There are a handful of small businesses, but no gas or service stations." 

"Silver City was founded in 1864 soon after silver was discovered at nearby War Eagle Mountain. The settlement grew quickly and was soon considered one of the major cities in Idaho Territory. The first daily newspaper and telegraph office in Idaho Territory were established in Silver City. The town was also among the first places in present-day Idaho to receive electric and telephone service."

The white house gets solar!

This isn't the first time though, Jimmy Carter installed 32 solar panels (1979), but when Ronald Reagan was elected he took them down to clean them (1986), and never placed them back. Lets hope Obama keeps them up.

 “This project reflects President Obama’s strong commitment to U.S. leadership in solar energy and the jobs it will create here at home,” Chu said in a written statement released by the Energy Department. “Deploying solar energy technologies across the country will help America lead the global economy for years to come.”

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"Today, we’re taking another important step. As we move towards a clean energy economy, the White House will lead by example. I’m pleased to announce that by the end of this Spring there will be solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity and a solar water heater on the roof of the White House. It’s been a long time since we’ve had them up there,'' Secretary Chu said at the conference this morning.

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Peak Power Becomes SunPower's First Elite Dealer in Orange County

"Every certified dealer is handpicked and put through the most rigorous training in the industry. In addition to installation, they handle every step—permitting, incentive applications, testing, connecting with the utility and serving all your maintenance needs. They can also help you with our exclusive financing program.

SunPower is the only solar manufacturer with an ISPQ accredited training program, an international standard that ensures continuity, consistency, and quality in the delivery of training.

At SunPower, we stand behind our dealers. That’s why we offer the industry’s best warranties on performance, workmanship and parts."

Celebratory lunch for becoming SunPower's only Southern California Elite Dealer! 

 

More Energy Means More Jobs?

"At a time when nearly one-eighth of California's work force is unemployed, some want the state to dial back, not bolster, its leading-edge air pollution rules. A November ballot measure bankrolled by Texas oil companies would delay the state's landmark 2006 global warming law until the unemployment rate falls dramatically.

Advocates of the proposed utility standards plan say it would usher in so-called "green" jobs. "It will help clean our air and bring new solar and wind energy facilities to California with thousands of jobs in construction, operation and spin off industries," said Mary D. Nichols, chairman of the board considering the new rules.

Opponents — including some clean-air advocates — say it is filled with loopholes that would allow utilities to circumvent clean-energy upgrades even as customers face the prospect of higher rates.

Regulators say California now gets nearly 14 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, excluding large hydroelectric plants and nuclear power, which do not count toward either the proposed or the existing standards.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has said he favors raising the state's renewable mandate to 33 percent as one way to meet the requirements of the 2006 global warming law, which seeks to reduce California's greenhouse gas emmissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

The California Legislature failed to vote by the end of its session on a bill that would have adopted the 33 percent standard, which is why the California Air Resources board took up the issue Thursday.

Laura Wisland, a clean energy analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists, said her group wants a 33 percent standard, but not this one. She said the air board's plan would actually slow clean technology investment in the state by letting utilities meet the entire 33 percent by buying "renewable energy credits" derived from sun, wind or geothermal power generated outside the state.

Under current law, utilities are not authorized to use any renewable energy credits to satisfy the 20 percent targets. All the energy must be produced in California or in another state connected to its power grid.

In a state with a 12.4 percent unemployment rate and heated contests for governor and senator, the debate over whether a renewable electricity standard will create or kill jobs has been fierce.

Congress considered imposing a national renewable electricity mandate in the latest energy bill, but the idea was nixed amid heavy opposition from utilities. Senate Democrats hope to pass a bill after the midterm elections that would require utilities to get 15 percent of their energy from such sources by 2021."

"The Associated Press- By JASON DEAREN"

Getting started with solar for your home has never been easier.

"Peak Power Solutions, Inc. is an established, full service energy contractor serving Southern California. Peak Power Solutions is dedicated to promoting renewable energy sources and helping homeowners save energy, and reduce or eliminate their utility costs."

Peak Power & SunPower partner together to offer you an easy and cost effective way to go solar TODAY.

As part of Peak Power's commitment to build a clean energy future, Peak Power has partnered with SunPower to provide their customers and affiliates a way to reduce their carbon footprint through the use of renewable energy generated from solar power. 

In addition to Federal, State and local solar rebate incentives, the Peak Power affiliate solar program provides an ADDITIONAL rebate of up to $2000 on the purchase of a SunPower solar system. Learn more about System Costs & Solar Rebates. 

If you are ready to hedge against rising energy costs, sign up today to get a FREE Home Assessment and see if going solar makes sense for you.

Eligibility

All Peak Power affiliates and customers who own a home are eligible for this program.

Please note, in order to be eligible you must enroll through SunPower to take advantage of this offer, or present the offer at time of evaluation with Peak Power.

Financial Benefits

There are many reasons to go solar today. With Federal, state, local solar rebates, PLUS an additional solar rebate from this program, you can save up to 50% off the cost of your system.

To learn more about your specific savings, go to Step 2 Costs & Financial Benefits of Solar Power.

Visit this Link to find out how you can become a part of our alliance program and receive up to an additional $2,000 rebate from SunPower!

http://us.sunpowercorp.com/landing-pages/asp/peakpower/step1

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Why Go Solar?

All over San Diego and California people are integrating solar into their electricity. Why?

Here are three simple reasons:

• Do it for the planet: The use of solar panels dramatically reduces the size of your carbon footprint. Solar energy is a renewable alternative to power plants that burn fossil fuels and emit greenhouse gases, which lead to global warming. The decision to go solar, made by thousands of people and businesses, reinforces California's commitment to a healthy environment.
  
  
• Do it for your checkbook: Solar finance experts suggest that every 1,000 Watts of power from a PV (photovoltaic) panel adds $15,000 to the resale value of a home. Solar panels require little or no upkeep, rarely break or wear out, and can last for up to 25 years, providing you with clean, consistent energy. Also, much of the cost for the system can be offset with States and Federal rebates.
  
  
• Do it for the next generation: The use of solar energy makes the future bright for California and its residents and leaves a legacy of clean energy and a strong, unsoiled, environment for generations to come.

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