What We Do: Energy Efficiency and Solar Power




With our efforts to green homes, schools, neighborhoods, and cities, we make sure buildings are energy-efficient and powered by solar.


CALIFORNIA

Work on AB 212 in California

Legislation to require all new residential buildings to be net zero energy beginning in the year 2020.  

Work on AB 758 in California

Legislation to improve the energy-efficiency of existing buildings in California.

Affordable Housing in California

Providing clean and affordable power to buidling developments.

Solar Power for San Bruno

Helping victims of a gas explosion rebuild green with solar panel donations.

Solar City Report

Our report of how Los Angeles could gain the economic and environmental competitive edge.


NEW ORLEANS

NOLA Wise Program for New Orleans

Helping homeowners with weatherization home upgrades.

Holy Cross Project in New Orleans

Our sustainable village in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, built post-Hurricane Katrina.


WORLDWIDE

Solar Power for the Congo

Empowering the women in VDay's City of Joy with solar power for their village.

 

Solar Power for Haiti

Powering schools and other facilities, post-earthquake.


PUBLICATIONS

Solar Report Cards 2008

Solar Report Cards 2009

Solar Report Card: Switzerland

Solar Report Card: Poland


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