Here's a handy chart from the SD Water Co.
http://www.sdcwa.org/annual-rainfall-lindbergh-fi…
From 1965 thru 2014 only 18 years have had equal to or above the average amount of rainfall as measured at Lindbergh field.
If that is part of the wet period then we really are in trouble.
Not to worry though, the next time we have an average or slightly above average rainfall there will be calls to remove all the restrictions, plant grass and build a pool. — July 3, 2015 10:32 a.m.
Statewide records for solar generation shattered
I've had my panels on the roof for 9 yrs now and have not seen any drop in the output. The panels are warranted for 25 yrs.— August 25, 2015 10:03 a.m.
Statewide records for solar generation shattered
"Opponents of renewable-heavy energy portfolios have long argued that solar is a risky basket in which to place one's eggs. What happens when the sun goes down and energy demand goes up?" This argument comes up frequently but in my opinion has no merit. Solar users have always relied on the utility companies to provide power in the evening/night so there is no increase in demand when the sun goes down. Demand by solar users is however dramatically reduced during the day when the sun is shining. The so called "peaker" plants are primarily used during daylight hours when demand from non solar users increases and are rarely if ever run during evening hours. Peaker plants are very expensive and most will only run on a limited basis. Utility companies like them because ratepayers cover the cost.— August 24, 2015 1:40 p.m.
Nuke storage by the sea
We purchased our Solar system in 2006 and never looked back. After we saw what the Enron debacle did to electricity rates we determined that we would not be held hostage to their constant rate hikes. Since installing our system our electricity costs have averaged about $60 per year and we typically generate excess power during the year. The first 2-3 years SDGE paid us nothing for the excess power and now only about 3.4 cents for KWH while charging non solar users 24 cents kwh. So much for the theory that solar is being subsidized by other ratepayers.— July 22, 2015 12:43 p.m.
Nuke storage by the sea
While the debacle at San Onofre is very important I would like to see some focus on the other SDGE ripoff currently in the works. There latest request for a rate increase approved by the CPUC seeks to punish conservation by charging higher rates for low power users and residential solar customers. Just a few years ago SDGE was busy installing "Smart Meters" at ratepayer expense and saying that electricity should be more costly during the day to encourage conservation. Now we are told that those that have conserved are the problem. Who were the big users that lobbied SDGE for the rate reductions? Were there any? Perhaps there should just be one rate for all users, the more you use the more you pay. Meanwhile there have been no brownouts/blackouts since San Onofre was mothballed due to increased residential solar and conservation.— July 22, 2015 11:46 a.m.
UCSD's costly ad switch: Chargers to Trolley
Clearly UCSD has more money than it knows what to do with.— July 15, 2015 10:24 a.m.
California's farm economy "ruined"
The definition of when a drought ends certainly needs to be revised. The notion that one average year breaks a drought is insane.— July 3, 2015 2:59 p.m.
California's farm economy "ruined"
Here's a handy chart from the SD Water Co. http://www.sdcwa.org/annual-rainfall-lindbergh-fi… From 1965 thru 2014 only 18 years have had equal to or above the average amount of rainfall as measured at Lindbergh field. If that is part of the wet period then we really are in trouble. Not to worry though, the next time we have an average or slightly above average rainfall there will be calls to remove all the restrictions, plant grass and build a pool.— July 3, 2015 10:32 a.m.
Chained in a police van for hours
That is just sick. There was no reason for the arrests in the first place as it was a simple protest protected under the first amendment.— June 27, 2015 11:28 a.m.
Energy-hog plug by SDG&E
Dan, you seem to be comparing watts to kilowatts. 2 panels are not going to run your A/C.— June 18, 2015 12:08 p.m.
San Diego's convention center sails in choppy financial waters
". . . a Machiavellian ploy meriting termination of the bureaucrats. Best, Don Bauder" Perhaps we should quit using the term bureaucrats and replace it with politicians. The public tends to think of the bureaucrats as being rank and file employees of the City/County. The politicians make these decisions not the employees who are then tasked with implementation.— June 13, 2015 10:52 a.m.