CLEAN LA Solar Program now open to applications - Clean Coalition
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CLEAN LA Solar Program now open to applications

The program allows LADWP to purchase electricity generated from local renewable energy plants using a standard power purchase contract.

Craig Lewis


The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is now accepting application for their 10 megawatt (MW) CLEAN pilot program. During the application period, which runs from May 17 to June 29, the LADWP Solar Staff are able to assist interest applicants.

The CLEAN LA Solar Program allows LADWP to purchase electricity generated from local renewable energy plants using a standard power purchase contract. All plants will be located within the LADWP service territory and connected to the LADWP electrical distribution system.

To find out more information about the CLEAN LA Solar Program or apply for capacity, please visittheir website.

Craig Lewis

Founder and Executive Director

Craig founded the Clean Coalition in 2009 and has over 30 years of experience in policy and technology innovation, including the proliferation of Solar Microgrids and Community Microgrids. Prior to founding the Clean Coalition, Craig held numerous positions in the wireless, semiconductor, banking, and renewable energy industries. Previously VP of Government Relations at GreenVolts, he was the first to successfully navigate a solar project through California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard solicitation process. Craig was energy policy lead on Steve Westly’s 2006 California gubernatorial campaign. His resume includes senior government relations, corporate development, and marketing positions at leading wireless, semiconductor, and banking companies such as Qualcomm, Ericsson, and Barclays Bank. Craig received an MBA and MSEE from the University of Southern California and a BSEE from the University of California, Berkeley.