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Joint investigation by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California and the Energy Ressources Conservation and Development Commission: availability and potential use of solar energy in California

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OSTI ID:6035651
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the California Energy Commission (CED) issued a joint order instituting an investigation to determine and evaluate the solar energy activities of utilities and others for the purpose of adopting rules or appropriate orders to encourage and accelerate the development of solar energy. Joint findings and conclusions were filed by both Commission staffs. The only other filings were made by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG and E), San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG and E), Southern California Edison Company (SCE), and Southern California Gas Company (SoCal). The focus of evidence with respect to the technological issues presented in connection with this proceeding has been on-site thermal uses, particularly solar water heating and solar space conditioning. The second major subject area explored by this proceeding was the question concerning which programs and services should be provided by the private sector, the public utilities, and/or the government in order to promote the use of solar energy in the State of California. Specific findings and conclusions are set forth here.
OSTI ID:
6035651
Report Number(s):
NP-23871
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English