Renewable Energy Projects Completed in California Sit Idle

Dozens of renewable energy projects completed in California's national parks and forests have yet to be utilized due to a years-long squabble with Southern California Edison, wasting tens of thousands of dollars in potential savings.

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January 11, 2012, 7:00 AM PST

By Jonathan Nettler @nettsj

"The apparent stumbling block involves contract restrictions imposed by federal law, but utilities elsewhere in California have signed similar agreements with the agencies with few problems or delays."

"It is disappointing to see this big investment sitting idle when we could easily flip the switch and produce benefits," said park superintendent Woody Smeck, who called himself "an administrator here trying to do the right thing."

FULL STORY: Renewable energy projects in California go unused

Monday, January 9, 2012 in Los Angeles Times

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