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Berkeley abandons pioneering solar program
Two years after it unveiled a pioneering residential solar program, Berkeley has decided to close it down.
Only thirteen property owners signed up for the BerkeleyFIRST pilot program, Judith Scherr reports in the East Bay Express, despite it being cited as a model for other cities, and even countries, and receiving glowing reviews in the media.
The plan’s concept was that the city pay the upfront costs of photovotaic systems for homeowners — usually between $20,000-$40,000. … Continue reading »
The Berkeley Wire: 12.1.09
Berkeley’s FIRST solar scheme named one of 20 World Changing Ideas [Scientific American]
Golden Gate Fields on the block. Will it go the way of San Mateo’s Meadow Fields? [Socket Site]
Berkeley activists told they can sue over 2008 federal raid [SF Chronicle]
Three Berkeley post offices may be forced to close [Daily Cal]
Bay Area Hub to open in San Francisco following Berkeley debut [SF Gate]
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