Created and managed by the Rahus Institute, the California Solar Center is a web-based knowledge portal devoted to solar energy use in California. It compiles and publishes timely and accurate information regarding the market for solar energy technology and renewable design practices. Solar energy can be a large part of a sustainable energy future for the state of California, and can provide a positive example for the rest of the nation. This comprehensive source was developed to assist consumers, businesses, and policy makers move toward a clean energy future without compromising the environment or the economy.