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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 174
Author: Nestande (R), et al.
Amended: 8/22/14 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 8/22/14
SUBJECT : California Solar Professionals Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution declares November 8, 2014, as
California Solar Professionals Day.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1. California currently leads the nation in solar projects with
more than 1,861 solar companies at work in the state,
employing more than 47,223 workers.
2. The solar industry in California employs more than five-times
the number of workers than the next largest solar employing
state; and, 49% of solar companies were expected to add
employees last year, with a total of 10,500 new employees
added by November 2014, which equals 22.3% growth.
3. In 2013, California installed 2,746 megawatts of solar
electricity capacity, ranking the state first in the nation;
and, there is enough solar power installed in the state to
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power more than 1.7 million homes.
4. Due to the rapid expansion of solar installations, the
industry has become more efficient and productive.
This resolution declares November 8, 2014, as California Solar
Professionals Day.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
JA:d 8/27/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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