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Getting a permit to install solar panels on homes in the San Gabriel Valley is costly. A Sierra Club report shows that San Gabriel Valley cities charge more than other Southland communities. The average permit cost to install a typical 20-panel system in Southern California is about $493. Arcadia's fee is $283. A chart shows the fees of surrounding cities.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 6, 2009

Pages: p. A1, A4

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 6, 2009

Pages: p. A1, A4

Subjects: Energy; Environment; Solar panels; Solar power

Item ID: 31755AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia joins Clean Power Alliance of Southern California (formerly Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Authority). The alliance is made up of 31 member jurisdictions in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties that will purchase electricity for sale to their communities. Clean Power Alliance intends to purchase cleaner, more renewable electricity.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 5, 2018

Pages: p. 1, 10

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 5, 2018

Pages: p. 1, 10

Subjects: Clean Power Alliance of Southern California; Electricity; Energy; Utilities

Item ID: 35408AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Governor Gray Davis issued an order requiring retail businesses to reduce unnecessary outdoor lighting wattage during non-business hours. The Arcadia Police Department seeks compliance from local businesses.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 12, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 12, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Energy crisis; Electricity; Businesses; Conservation

Item ID: 29399AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved a contract with Rokni Electric for a new 800 Kilowatt generator and a new telephone system (not to exceed $342,251) from SBC-Pacific Bell for City Hall. A contract with Systems Source Inc. for furnishings for the new police station was also approved. The City Librarian job title was changed to Director of Library and Museum Services.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 10, 2003

Pages: p. 18, 19

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 10, 2003

Pages: p. 18, 19

Subjects: Arcadia City Hall; Arcadia Police Department station; Buildings; Upgrades

Item ID: 31411AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Sporting goods retailer REI has completed a solar retrofit of its Arcadia store. The roof of the store is covered with photovoltaic solar panels, which will self-generate nearly 112,000 kilowatt hours of electricity and up to 30% of the store's annual energy needs.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 10, 2008

Pages: p. A14

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 10, 2008

Pages: p. A14

Subjects: Business and Industry; Environment; REI; Retail stores; Solar panels; Sporting goods

Item ID: 31296AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Public Library offers an electric cart for patrons with limited mobility. The cart was donated by Stan and John Garner.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 18, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 18, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010; Electric carts; Garner, John; Garner, Stan

Item ID: 30686AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residential customers of Southern California Edison (SCE) may see increases of an average of 30% or more next year because of soaring fuel prices and costs to upgrade infrastructure.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 20, 2008

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 20, 2008

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Electricity; Energy; Power; Southern California Edison (SCE); Utilities

Item ID: 31332AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia gets new power provider Clean Power Alliance. Arcadia has selected lean power as the default for all customers. Lean power provides 36% renewable energy at a 1-2% discount. Southern California Edison will continue to provide billing and customer support.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 25, 2019

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 25, 2019

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: Clean Power Alliance; Electricity; Energy; Southern California Edison; Utilities

Collection: Newspaper Index

Safeway Inc., parent company of Arcadia-based Vons/Pavilions, is changing operations to comply with a new law that calls for a 25 percent reduction in California's carbon emissions by the year 2020.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 3, 2006

Pages: p. B3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 3, 2006

Pages: p. B3

Subjects: Business and Industry; Energy; Environment; Safeway Incorporated; Vons/Pavilions

Item ID: 30409AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Pacific Electric Railway

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Contents: 1. 20 cents per ride to Los Angeles from Arcadia. photocopy of ad. 2. Visitors to Southern California. photocopy of ad from OUT WEST. 3. The oldest beautiful electric ride in the west. photocopy of ad from THE LAND OF SUNSHINE, March 1898. 4. Kite shaped track. photocopy of ad from THE LAND…

Contents: 1. 20 cents per ride to Los Angeles from Arcadia. photocopy of ad.; 2. Visitors to Southern California. photocopy of ad from OUT WEST.; 3. The oldest beautiful electric ride in the west. photocopy of ad from THE LAND OF SUNSHINE, March 1898.; 4. Kite shaped track. photocopy of ad from THE LAND OF SUNSHINE, March 1898.; 5. Monrovia and Baldwin's Ranch. photocopy of Pacific Electric brochure.; 6. Monrovia-Glendora line. photocopy of route through Arcadia from RIDE THE RED CAR by Spencer Crump.; 7. Santa Anita fans used the red cars. Arcadia News Post August 8, 1969.; 8. Fix schedule for newest P.E. flyer. Arcadia Journal September 23, 1922.; 9. Brief history of Pacific Electric Railway. photocopy from materials of Los Angeles County Park Department.; 10. Arcadia included on P.E. bus line. Arcadia Tribune. March 6, 1947.; 11. Pacific Electric to fete anniversary. Arcadia Tribune. April 3, 1952.; 12. The Red Car. Arcadia Tribune. March 9, 1978.; 13. Monrovia-Glendora Line. photocopy, text and pictures, from THE LINES OF PACIFIC ELECTRIC, SPECIAL NO. 16, by Ira Swett (Interurban Publishing).; 14. Pacific Electric station in Arcadia was located...Note from old-time resident's recollection. (Reference to another file); 15. City to take land with Lucky's bans. newsclip April 16, 1962.; 16. September 17, 1951 will see the end of Pacific Electric cars on Huntington Drive. Note of information in Scrapbook #9, p.62.; 17. Good information on effect of Pacific Electric. Note referring to an article to be found in another file.; 18. Tickets to Santa Anita Park races... Ad for P.E. transportation as it appeared in program of races - 1907; copied from the original owned by Jack McCaskill. Added 1981.; 19. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Lines. Rail Service Timetable 13 for Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa Glendora Line. Sierra Madre Line. Effective December 16, 1946.; 20. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Lines. Rail Service Timetable 13 for Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa Glendora Line. Sierra Madre Line. Effective May 22, 1947.; 21. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Lines. Motor Coach Service timetable 15 for Los Angeles, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Temple City, South Arcadia, Arcadia. Effective March 11, 1949.; 22. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Lines. Motor Coach Service timetable 14 for Pasadena-Pomona Motor Coach Line serving Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Azusa, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne. Effective June 10, 1949.