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San Diego Recognized in Leading American Solar Cities Report

Environment California's Report Released With Sullivan Solar Power, City of San Diego and California Center for Sustainable Energy

 

Last week, Mayor Kevin Faulconer and other solar advocates gathered at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center, the first net-zero commercial building in San Diego, to celebrate the City of San Diego's recognition in being ranked the second largest solar producing city in the nation. The report, "Shining Cities: At the Forefront of America's Solar Energy Revolution" released today by Environment California Research and Policy Center, placed San Diego just behind Los Angeles. The last two consecutive reports by Environment California ranked San Diego as the solar capital of the nation.

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Remarks were made at the press conference by Michelle Kinman, clean energy advocate of Environment California; Len Hering, executive director of the California Center for Sustainable Energy; Mayor Kevin Faulconer; and Daniel Sullivan, founder and president of Sullivan Solar Power.

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"While Los Angeles took the first place position in this year's report, San Diego produces three times as much energy on a per-capita basis," said Daniel Sullivan, founder and president of Sullivan Solar Power, a local company that expects to do $34-million in revenue this year.

 

Sullivan attributes the growth of his company and the industry-at large to the commitment of San Diego residents that have declared energy independence. Sullivan Solar Power started with humble beginnings, the company was founded out of a garage in 2004, with only $2,500 in the bank. Today, his firm employs 106 local residents and has grown to be the largest installer in the San Diego Gas and Electric utility territory, according to California Solar Initiative data.

 

San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer emphasized that the city has been pushing renewable energy initiatives for years, noting plans to expand solar installations at city-owned facilities to continue growing the local solar market.

 

“It makes perfect sense for San Diego, one of the sunniest cities in the country, to lead the way in solar energy," said Faulconer.

 

La Jolla residents have an additional incentive to go solar. Sullivan Solar Power created and is administering the La Jolla Solar Program, a guaranteed cash-back incentive for La Jolla residents. For more information about the program or for a free quote, call 1-800-SULLIVAN or visit www.LaJollaSolarProgram.org

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