Big Growth in Solar Energy in San Francisco?

According to the San Francisco Business Journal, The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved an ordinance establishing a Solar Energy Incentive Program to encourage the addition of 35 megawatts of solar power in the city over the next ten years.

San Francisco's program is designed to piggyback on other solar incentives available from the state and federal government.

The Board of Supervisors must vote to approve the program on second reading at their meeting June 11 and if they do, San Francisco residents will be able to begin applying for the incentives -- made retroactive to December 11, 2007, when Mayor Gavin Newsom first announced the program -- as early as next week.

This could very well lead to increased business for solar equipment and installation suppliers serving San Francisco, a well as jobs for people interested in working in the solar energy industry. Stay tuned (or keep an eye on the San Francisco Business Journal for further updates).