Enough water for 60,000 Orange County residents can be generated by more efficient release of rainwater from the Prado Dam into the Santa Ana River, according to a new multi-agency report. During a year of average rainfall, that’s the amount of water currently flowing into the ocean that could be captured for urban use, according to […]
In 2018, the state of California updated its Renewables Portfolio Standard to call for obtaining 60% of its power from renewable energy sources by 2030. At the same time, the state also mandated that its electricity system be powered solely by carbon-free, renewable energy sources by 2045. Meeting these ambitious targets will require no shortage […]
Driving between her northern Central Valley rice fields with the family dog in tow, fifth-generation farmer Kim Gallagher points out the window to shorebirds, egrets and avocets fluttering across a thousand-acre sea of green flooded in six inches of water. “People say agriculture uses so much water, but if you knew who lived in these […]
The San Vicente Energy Storage Facility RFP will be advertised starting next month, according to the San Diego County Water Authority. This will allow bidders time to prepare proposals for submission in November. The joint RFP is being issued by the San Diego County Water Authority, and the City of San Diego, California, and is […]
Proposed Change at Prado Dam Could Yield Water for 60,000 More People
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The Sunby Martin WisckolEnough water for 60,000 Orange County residents can be generated by more efficient release of rainwater from the Prado Dam into the Santa Ana River, according to a new multi-agency report. During a year of average rainfall, that’s the amount of water currently flowing into the ocean that could be captured for urban use, according to […]
Private Entity Sought to Develop San Diego Pumped-Storage Energy Facility
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /ASCEby Jay Landers Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
In 2018, the state of California updated its Renewables Portfolio Standard to call for obtaining 60% of its power from renewable energy sources by 2030. At the same time, the state also mandated that its electricity system be powered solely by carbon-free, renewable energy sources by 2045. Meeting these ambitious targets will require no shortage […]
Many California Farmers Have Water Cut Off, but a Lucky Few are Immune to Drought Rules
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Ari PlachtaDriving between her northern Central Valley rice fields with the family dog in tow, fifth-generation farmer Kim Gallagher points out the window to shorebirds, egrets and avocets fluttering across a thousand-acre sea of green flooded in six inches of water. “People say agriculture uses so much water, but if you knew who lived in these […]
Pre-RFP: San Vicente Energy Storage RFP to be Advertised Next Month
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /New Project Media by Jillian Farmer Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Vicente Energy Storage Facility RFP will be advertised starting next month, according to the San Diego County Water Authority. This will allow bidders time to prepare proposals for submission in November. The joint RFP is being issued by the San Diego County Water Authority, and the City of San Diego, California, and is […]