July 20, 2001—Neutrogena Corporation and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have completed a 200-kilowatt $1.4 million solar power system at the companys headquarters, located near LAX. The system was made possible through the LADWP Solar Incentive Program that substantially lowers the purchase price of such systems for the municipally owned utilitys customers.
The solar system covers 24,000 square feet of roof area and will help reduce the companys energy consumption by approximately 20 percent monthly.
Neutrogena received a $1 million Solar Incentive or rebate from LADWP. Its system utilizes Siemens Solar panels and was designed and installed by the PowerLight Corporation.
According to Angelina Galiteva, LADWP Director of Strategic Planning, “The Neutrogena system will eliminate more than 513,000 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually, which is the equivalent of taking 53 automobiles off Los Angeles streets.”
Through its Solar Power Program, LADWP offers its residential and commercial customers an Incentive payment or rebate of $3 or $5 per watt for solar electric systems, in order to make these systems more affordable. The Department goal is to encourage the installation of 100,000 solar systems in Los Angeles by 2010, and to install up to 1.5 megawatts of power each year for the next five years.
In addition to the customer incentive program, the LADWP is installing solar systems at 35 municipal buildings every year for the next five years. Most city library branches and many park facilities will receive the solar installations. For more information, contact the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
