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PUC hears federal stimulus timing and state legislative priorities; staff seeks changes to low‑income solar incentives

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission · January 27, 2009
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Federal lobbyist Daryl Owen and state lobbyist Don Gilbert briefed the commission on stimulus opportunities, Title 16 water programs, and pending state bills. Staff said changes to the city's GoSolar nonprofit/low‑income ordinance are being introduced at the Board of Supervisors to raise incentive levels.

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission heard updates on federal stimulus opportunities and state legislative priorities on Jan. 27, and staff signaled changes to local solar incentive rules intended to boost nonprofit and low‑income participation.

Daryl Owen, who represents the PUC in Washington, described the stimulus as an extraordinary flow of funds and advised the commission that agencies should prioritize which projects to pursue because federal agencies may be overwhelmed with applications. He noted that the House draft was…

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