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Bill to allow San Francisco to expand solar projects

Bay City News Service

September 30, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - An assembly bill approved by Gov. Schwarzenegger on Friday will allow San Francisco to expand solar energy projects and move the city toward greater energy independence, according to Assemblyman Mark Leno's office.

AB 2573, introduced by Leno, will let the city use $100 million in renewable energy revenue bonds to build larger and more cost-effective solar facilities in areas such as reservoirs, rooftops and open spaces, Leno's office reported.

The bill allows San Francisco to be compensated by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. for the solar power the city generates in remote sites that consume little or no power, whereas previously surplus solar power had to be given to PG&E in these areas, according to Leno's office.

"By building large scale sources of renewable energy to power our schools, fire houses, and public transit, we protect the environment and decrease our dependence on other sources of energy,'' Leno said.

The bill will go into effect Jan. 1.

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