As supporters and opponents of a proposed Huntington Beach desalination project gear up for a key meeting before the State Lands Commission, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has weighed in. In a letter to the Commission, the senior senator from California gave her endorsement to the Poseidon Water project, saying it would ” provide potable water […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Marco Gonzalez Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority and Carlsbad Desalination Plant
Orange County water customers have a lot at stake as a proposed billion-dollar desalination project heads to the California State Lands Commission for approval. As expected, Poseidon, the plant’s developer, is making last-minute promises about the Huntington Beach project to appease concerns that have dogged the company for years. I’ve heard Poseidon’s promises before, in […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Barbara Boxer Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination Plant
In December 2015, during California’s most recent drought, Poseidon Water opened a seawater desalination facility in Carlsbad which has since produced over 22 billion gallons of high-quality, drought-proof drinking water for San Diego County. As a United States senator, much of my work included finding innovative solutions to address climate change which would reduce Californian’s […]
Solana Beach took another step Wednesday toward becoming the first city in San Diego County to provide its residents with a renewable alternative to electricity provided by San Diego Gas & Electric Co. City Council members agreed to enter the second of three phases that would lead to the creation and operation of a community choice […]
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Lends Support to Huntington Beach Desalination Project
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby By Greg MellenAs supporters and opponents of a proposed Huntington Beach desalination project gear up for a key meeting before the State Lands Commission, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has weighed in. In a letter to the Commission, the senior senator from California gave her endorsement to the Poseidon Water project, saying it would ” provide potable water […]
OPINION: San Diego Desalination Project Should be Lesson to Orange County
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Marco Gonzalez Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority and Carlsbad Desalination PlantOrange County water customers have a lot at stake as a proposed billion-dollar desalination project heads to the California State Lands Commission for approval. As expected, Poseidon, the plant’s developer, is making last-minute promises about the Huntington Beach project to appease concerns that have dogged the company for years. I’ve heard Poseidon’s promises before, in […]
OPINION: Why San Diego’s Desalination Project Should be Replicated
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Barbara Boxer Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination PlantIn December 2015, during California’s most recent drought, Poseidon Water opened a seawater desalination facility in Carlsbad which has since produced over 22 billion gallons of high-quality, drought-proof drinking water for San Diego County. As a United States senator, much of my work included finding innovative solutions to address climate change which would reduce Californian’s […]
Solana Beach OKs 2nd Phase Of Community Energy
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil DiehlSolana Beach took another step Wednesday toward becoming the first city in San Diego County to provide its residents with a renewable alternative to electricity provided by San Diego Gas & Electric Co. City Council members agreed to enter the second of three phases that would lead to the creation and operation of a community choice […]