SCE Solar

Southern California Edison, the electrical provider for much of the San Gabriel Valley has completed installing solar panels. Well actually, it was just the first installation of 150 proposed solar panels to assist with energy production.

Source: http://www.achrnews.com/CDA/Articles/West/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000522756

These large spans of solar panels are being installed on top of large industrial buildings. At peak performance, Edison boasts that there will be enough energy to provide electricity to 1300 Inland Empire Homes.
Renewable energy initiatives are a large part of how the government is attempting to stimulate local and national economies.
Governor Terminator commented on the recently installed solar panels:

“Here in California, we are taking action to protect the environment by passing laws and setting standards and our companies and entrepreneurs are rising to the challenge,” said Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. “Edison’s rooftop plan is the nation’s largest solar installation program by a utility and it is just one example of how private companies are helping us reduce our emissions and meet our renewable energy goals. Projects like this one show the world you can protect the environment and also pump up the economy, and I am proud to say it is happening right here in California.”

Edison is also partnering with solar homes and energy star to provide new building projects with incentives to build "tightly sealed" homes that encourage energy efficiency. For more information about possible home incentives visit Edison's page: http://www.sce.com/b-rs/bb/cali-new-homes/faq.htm

For SCE's solar specific page please visit: http://www.sce.com/residential/rebates-savings/csi/california-solar-initiative.htm?from=csi This page provides an actual dollar amount for the rebates so a homeowner can estimate how much they will save upon installation of their solar tiles. Pricing depends on how many tiles are installed and what percentage of sun etc. the tiles are expected to receive.