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Los Angeles City Council backs planning for 100% renewable energy

September 20, 2016 by Samantha Page Leave a Comment

Solar electrical panels are installed on the roof of a home in Glendale, CA. CREDIT: AP PHOTO/REED SAXON

The Los Angeles City Council took a major step Friday toward making the city run on clean energy alone.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Policy, Solar

America's second-largest city on the verge of 100% renewables

June 15, 2016 by Samantha Page Leave a Comment

It takes a lot of energy to run all those lights. But could it all be green?

It takes a lot of energy to run all the LA lights. But could it all be green? LA City Council is considering a motion to direct the municipal utility to shift the city to 100 per cent renewable energy.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, Solar

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