The Desert Sun in an editorial today applauded the City of Palm desert's move to cut energy consumption in the city by 30% over the next five years. The measures include:
" • Requiring new-home developers to give buyers the option of installing solar-power units.• Teaming up with Southern California Edison and the Public Utilities Commission to offer up to $18 million in incentives for homeowners and businesses to replace inefficient air conditioners, pool heaters and the like.
• Providing energy audits for homeowners and businesses
• Spending a half-million dollars in city funds to create an Office of Energy Management.
• Educating homeowners, businesses and public agencies about the need for conservation.
• Developing public-private partnerships with Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Co. and the Building Industry Association Desert Chapter."
Hopefully other Cities and Towns in California will follow Palm Desert's example. You can read the entire editorial here.
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