Michael Peevey

Peevy on PV

March 28, 2008 - Cleantech.com Quote o' the week
"The cost is going to come down so dramatically, that he could not make that kind of comment for this kind of project."
— Mike Peevey, president of the California Public Utilities Commission, responding to criticism of solar PV tech by UC professor Severin Borenstein (article »)

California Dreamin' of miles of solar

March 28, 2008 - Exclusive - A new project will place 250 megawatts of photovoltaic panels across unused commercial rooftops in Southern California. Full Story »

Southern California Edison wants to use CFLs to raise rates

April 12, 2007 - News brief - Utility wants to give bulbs away to low income families to cut energy demand, while raising rates to cover the cost of the program.
Full Story »

Silly cone valley

I didn't catch anyone else in the room chuckling. But it struck me today as funny that Michael Peevey, President of the California Public Utilities Commission, the guy at the reigns of power (literally) for the sixth largest economy in the world, thinks his very own Silicon Valley is pronounced "silicone valley".

 

Michael Peevey

Am I the only one who finds glorious serendipity in the name of Michael Peevey, who's a big proponent of solar power?!

Once or twice could be forgiven. We all make mistakes.

Become a cleantech industry insider - sign up for our free newsletter
Syndicate content