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If you live in Los Angeles, you can lower your homes carbon footprint and save on energy costs by switching to solar.

California is a national leader in solar installations, but there are still a large number of homes that could have panels, but do not.

San Diego performs well on a survey of the nation's solar capacity. The amount of solar generating power has grown dramatically in the past decade.

The new program is meant to streamline the refugee process for Ukrainians, but it also prevents Ukrainians already in Mexico from walking across the border. Also, the “Fat Leonard” case hits a snag that could trigger a mistrial. Plus, the Navy's COVID-19 vaccine policy has some religious advocates worried.

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A new report from the Frontier Group, and the Environment America Research & Policy Center reveals which U.S. cities are leading the way on solar energy. 

The report designates Los Angeles a “Solar Superstar,” meaning it boasts 100 or more watts of solar PV capacity installed per capita. Los Angeles is home to 649.9 megawatts of solar capacity total, which comes out to 166.7 watts per person. San Diego has the next highest rooftop solar capacity with 468 megawatts.

Honolulu is the best U.S. city for solar energy. That’s according to a new report highlighting the adoption of PV systems in the country.

The top nine U.S. cities for solar power combined have more solar installed than the entire country did 10 years ago, according to a new study released Tuesday by Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. The report, Shining Cities 2022: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy, is the eighth edition of America’s most comprehensive survey of installed solar PV capacity in major U.S. cities. 

San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Riverside also rank in the top 20.