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Calif. sees solar growth spurt
Solar energy is surging in California, as lower prices power an expansion expected to last at least eight years. Sun-generated electricity by 2020 is projected to make up an average 11 percent of all power sold by Golden State-based utilities Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co. and San Diego Gas Electric Co. Go to story #1
Climate change is high on his to-do list.