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Name
Doug Kobold
Title
Executive Director, California Product Stewardship Council
Bio
Doug has been 'talking trash' for nearly 28 years and is currently Executive Director for the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC). Previously, he spent over 18 years with Sacramento County, 2+ years with Edgar & Associates, and 5+ years with Yolo County. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from California State University, Chico.
Doug is the Vice-Chair on the SWANA California Chapters Legislative Task Force. Formerly, he was the Chair of CPSC, the Founding President of National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC), Chair of the Mattress Advisory Committee, and a member of the California Carpet Stewardship Program Advisory Committee.
Solar Panel Recycling. Where are we? Where are we heading?
Solar energy continues to be a primary means for green energy production in California and across the nation. Like any product, solar panels have an expected lifespan. When the end of that lifespan has been met, or electrical production has fallen below minimum economic efficiency, what are the options for reuse or recycling of those panels? What should be the minimum lifespan of these panels being sold into California? How will the California PUC requirement for solar on all new rooftops affect the product waste stream in the near future? Are we heading for a crisis?
This presentation will address these questions and explore existing and potential solutions to the looming influx of solar panels that will be coming off the rooftops and out of the solar farms over the next 5-10 years.
Doug is the Vice-Chair on the SWANA California Chapters Legislative Task Force. Formerly, he was the Chair of CPSC, the Founding President of National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC), Chair of the Mattress Advisory Committee, and a member of the California Carpet Stewardship Program Advisory Committee.
Solar Panel Recycling. Where are we? Where are we heading?
Solar energy continues to be a primary means for green energy production in California and across the nation. Like any product, solar panels have an expected lifespan. When the end of that lifespan has been met, or electrical production has fallen below minimum economic efficiency, what are the options for reuse or recycling of those panels? What should be the minimum lifespan of these panels being sold into California? How will the California PUC requirement for solar on all new rooftops affect the product waste stream in the near future? Are we heading for a crisis?
This presentation will address these questions and explore existing and potential solutions to the looming influx of solar panels that will be coming off the rooftops and out of the solar farms over the next 5-10 years.
