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Policy & Privilege In Photovoltaics: A Community Level Analysis In San Diego County, Rose M. Kelly
Policy & Privilege In Photovoltaics: A Community Level Analysis In San Diego County, Rose M. Kelly
Master's Theses
This research investigates the demographic and local government permit characteristics of communities with high levels of solar adoption in the San Diego Region. Utilizing a statistical model, this research illustrates which communities have been able to benefit from the current solar incentive programs in a robust market with an abundant solar resource. In San Diego, zip codes with large proportions of people over 65 have the highest correlation with high levels of residential solar adoption. This potentially illustrates that the life changes associated with retiring, including accumulated wealth, stable homeownership, and a fixed income, make residential solar systems accessible and …
Mandatory Solar Ordinance Benefits The Homeowner And The Community, Darya Oreizi
Mandatory Solar Ordinance Benefits The Homeowner And The Community, Darya Oreizi
Focus
While society’s energy consumption only tend to increase and traditional solutions for these needs have lasting environmental impacts, the capture and use of solar energy becomes vital. California has always been in the forefront of environmental efforts through legislation and regulatory efforts. In this article, an abstract of his senior project, Darya Oreizi discusses the potential impacts of mandatory solar ordinances.