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PUC staff outlines expanded solar plans, Hunters Point interconnection and regional outreach

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission · September 26, 2006
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PUC staff said it is scaling renewable programs—including thin-film rooftop and reservoir solar—pursuing Hunters Point interconnection and negotiating with Lennar for service terms; staff also described regional outreach to county and city agencies and a new small-business bidding preference for regional projects.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission staff told commissioners on Sept. 26 that the agency is intensifying its renewable-energy efforts and regional outreach as part of its capital program.

Deputy General Manager Tony Irons described ongoing WECIP/WISA capital work and contracting reforms while staff and managers outlined plans to experiment with new thin-film solar technology, which staff said is lighter and potentially much lower-cost than standard photovoltaic panels.

General Manager Susan Liao and external-affairs staff said the PUC is pursuing multiple fronts: an interconnection…

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