SD Receives $154.6 Million in Solar Funding

The federal government awarded over $800 million in bonds for solar funding nationwide, with San Diego County receiving almost 20% of the funding. Over 200 separate projects throughout the county received the grants, with the San Diego Unified School District receiving the most: $74.3 million for 111 projects. Other recipients include the City of Chula Vista, Santee School District, UC San Diego, San Dieguito Union High School District, City of Santee, SDSU, City of Lemon Grove, and the Fallbrook Public Utility District. The federal support comes in the form of bonds. Please see the complete article here. (San Diego Union Tribune, October 30, 2009)