CSE

Center for Sustainable Energy

Distributed Generation Solar in California Report

Framework for policy and regulatory oversight in the post-California Solar Initiative era.

  July 2013
 

Shirley Fenile Home Energy Efficiency Case Study

The Energy Upgrade California™ Home Upgrade project and associated upgrades have transformed Shirley's vintage 1920s house to the standards of today.

  July 2013
 

Water Budget Billing In San Diego – Is It Worth It?

This paper explains water budget billing, its pros and cons, the history in the San Diego Region and recommendations for the future.

  July 2013
 

SEEDS Residential PV Market Characterization Presentation

Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) presentation on solar PV market growth, characteristics and motivations.

  June 2013
 

California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Driver Survey Results

In an effort to better understand the dynamics of California’s growing plug-in electric vehicle market, CSE, in coordination with the Air Resources Board, conducted a survey of vehicle owners that explores vehicle satisfaction, driving behavior, use of charging infrastructure, motivations for vehicle purchase and household demographics.

  May 2013
 

Home Energy Efficiency Video

Home energy upgrades – when done right – can reduce wasted energy, lower your utility bills and ensure a comfortable, healthful and safe living environment.

  April 2013
 

Best Practices for Interconnection Processes for Southern California Rooftop Solar Challenge

This report provides a summary of the best practices in the three major interconnection process categories among the local utilities in the Rooftop Solar Challenge team area.

  February 2013
 

Best Practices for Interconnection Standards for Southern California Rooftop Solar Challenge

This report provides a summary of the best practices in the net energy metering standards and interconnection standards categories among the local utilities in the Southern California Rooftop Solar Challenge team.

  February 2013
 

Best Practices for Permitting Processes for Southern California Rooftop Solar Challenge

This report provides a summary of the best practices in the four major permitting process categories among the local jurisdictions in the Rooftop Solar Challenge team area

  February 2013
 

Southern California Solar Finance Guide

A quick reference resource to assist residential and commercial property owners and contractors in navigating the financing options available to fund solar installations.

  February 2013
 

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