New Solar Installation Shines In Los Angeles

Los Angeles solar power development, Walter J Towers

The Walter J Towers Project parking-lot solar project on Wilshire Boulevard will trim the building's energy costs by as much as 30 percent, developers say. Read more →

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Los Angeles Revives Solar Incentive Program

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is resurrecting its incentive program for solar panel installations after a five-month suspension. Read more →

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Green Jobs City Leader Is…Los Angeles?

via CCEJ

A recent study finds Los Angeles to have the nation's highest green job rate - around 180,000 - and that it is expected to double by 2040. Read more →

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Green Net Zero House Of Ideas Rises Near LA

Green Idea House, Los Angeles

The Fortunatos' Hermosa Beach home will be undergo a net zero renovation for around $400,000, including solar and wind power, and energy efficient design. Read more →

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L.A. Looks To Relaunch Hammered Solar Program

Los Angeles solar incentive program

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power hopes new funding and reduced rebates can puts its overrun solar incentive program on sound footing. Read more →

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Santa Monica Ferris Wheel Rotates Via Solar

image via LED Magazine

A solar powered Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier in California makes use of 650 PV modules for its clean energy rotations. Read more →

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Los Angeles Police Riding Electric Bicycles

image via Currie Technologies

The Los Angeles Police Department will test two electric bicycles at special events to determine if they can be used in the field. Read more →

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300 MW L.A. Solar Rooftop Power Potential?

Sunpower Flat Roof

The city of Los Angeles reportedly has tremendous rooftop solar potential - to tune of 300 MW of capacity - in the form of multi-family apartment buildings. Read more →

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Green Affordable Housing Comes To LA

Lotus Garden

Affirmed Housing Group recently broke ground on an affordable housing development designed to LEED standards that features an innovative parking structure. Read more →

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LEED For Historic Site Now A Shelter

Downtown Womens Center

The new home of the Downtown Women's Center--sold to the non-profit by the City of Los Angeles for a dollar--has taken the LA Conservancy's Preservation Award. Read more →

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