CDCR Expands Energy Savings and Solar Power

CDCR is helping the environment and saving taxpayer dollars by providing land to create solar power, energy conservation projects, through water savings.

CDCR announced five renewable-energy agreements with SunEdison to add nearly 23 megawatts of on-site solar-generated power at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison and Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, North Kern State Prison in Delano, and California State Prison, Los Angeles County, in Lancaster.

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Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Boost Renewable Energy

On April 12, 2011, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. signed SBX1 2, which requires one-third of the state’s electricity to come from renewable sources. The legislation increases California’s current 20 percent renewables portfolio standard target in 2010 to a 33 percent renewables portfolio standard by December 31, 2020. more

CDCR saves energy, water, and reduces landfill waste at its facilities.

CDCR also generates electricity, through solar power plants.  These programs save the state money, and help to reduce harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. In 2008, CDCR became a member of the Climate Registry, and has been recognized nationally for its efforts. The goal is to reduce energy usage by 20%, by 2015.

Read more about CDCR's solar power program and energy savings program.

CDCR’s Energy, Sustainability and Infrastructure Section

CDCR’s Energy conservation projects are monitored and coordinated by the Energy, Sustainability and Infrastructure Section under the Facility Planning, Construction and Management (FPCM) Division.  For more information visit the FPCM website or email Mark Hardcastle, Chief.