Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding to advance further the development of its pioneering 42 MW peak microgrid and expand electric vehicle charging at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). The return on this investment extends far beyond the San Diego campus. The Commission approved a $1.6-million

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Energy Storage San Diego California Energy 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

San Diego-based Sapphire Energy, Inc., The goal is to complete fuel certifications to ready Sapphire Energy’s renewable crude oil for wide-scale oil refining. In 2008, the Company successfully produced 91-octane gasoline from algae that fully conformed to ASTM standards.

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Oil Energy San Diego Columbus 199

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FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Genomatica’s research proves these chemicals can be manufactured inside organisms using renewable feedstocks. The process converts sugar and water into this valuable chemical, most prominently used as a solvent in paints and coatings for furniture. Genomatica is based in San Diego.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The $9,612,515 is funded from the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Transportation program. Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) created the California Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Natural gas will displace 1.5

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