City Council Promotes Use of Residential Solar Energy

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Posted on: Thursday, 14 February 2008, 06:00 CST

City Council Promotes Use of Residential Solar Energy

By Meera Pal

PLEASANTON -- Since Pleasanton first adopted green-building standards in 2002, city officials have worked to encourage the use of clean, reliable and energy-efficient systems throughout the city. Hoping to encourage the use of solar energy among residents, the City Council this week approved the promotion and implementation of a residential photovoltaic system.

Pleasanton is joining the city of Livermore in sponsoring the Tri- Valley Solar Program, which was designed by Spectrum Energy Inc., an Elk Grove-based energy services company that specializes in designing and installing energy-efficient measures.

Both cities plan to focus on potential residential customers, since the majority of general inquiries in Pleasanton and Livermore were from residents.

Once the marketing materials are created, the program should be ready shortly, said Pleasanton Mayor Jennifer Hosterman. "We're going to see a program in place that people will be able to take advantage of almost immediately," she said.

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