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SDA has worked with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District since 1994 to help
integrate renewables into their workplan.

For over two decades, SDA has provided support to both municipal and investor-owned utilities on renewable energy technology, strategy and policy.

As an example, since 1994, SDA has helped the Sacramento Municipal Utility District with the development and implementation of their world-class solar program, comprising residential and commercial roof-top solar electric systems as well as multi-megaWatt ground-mounted substation and central-station applications.

SDA's capabilities include:

Strategic Planning
Technology Assessment
New Program and Policy Development
System Design/Engineering
RFP Development/Review
Contract Negotiation
Training for Architects, Engineers and Contractors
Construction Oversight
System Commissioning

SDA has completed over twenty renewable-energy projects for the TVA.

Austin City Hall, Texas

SDA worked with the City of Austin to power City Hall with solar.
photo by Predock

San Francisco Giants baseball stadium solar system

SDA and PG&E helped the San Francisco Giants go solar at AT&T Park.

SDA utility clients:

Wisconsin Public Service
Hawaii Electric Company
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
New York Power Authority
Pacific Gas & Electric
Southern California Edison
Boston Edison
New England Electric
San Francisco Public Utility Commission
Southern California Gas
National Grid
City of Riverside, CA
Long Island Power Authority
City of Seattle
San Diego Gas & Electric
Eugene Water and Electric Board
City of Anaheim
Portland General Electric

SDA engineered a unique solar curtainwall for the Tiger Woods Learning Center

SDA worked with the City of Anaheim on renewable-energy systems for the
Tiger Woods Learning Center.

SDA designed this parking canopy for Hawaii Electric

SDA designed this parking canopy for Hawaii Electric

Hawaii Electric commissioned SDA to design this long-span PV-covered parking canopy.

Contact us to find out how we can help you to plan for and take advantage of the emerging opportunities in the rapidly growing area of renewable energy.

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