Going solar is easier for homeowners with a few key resources. Here are a couple of tools to help you switch to solar power with less hassle and expense: 1. Tap into Solar Incentives One of my favorite resources is the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), which lists state rebates and [...]
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Solar panels are an investment, even with incentives, tax rebates and the recent falling prices. Yet, there is one area in which costs of solar power can be reduced – trimming permitting fees and streamlining the process. In order to install residential solar panels, you will need a building permit (and possibly other land use [...]
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If you are thinking about installing solar panels on your home but concerned about the expense, have you considered solar thermal panels? Solar hot water heaters use specialized solar panels to heat water for domestic use, without the need for conventional electricity. Heating water for household uses like bathing, washing dishes and laundry is one [...]
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Solar power grid parity is predicted in the U.S. within the next 10-15 years, meaning that the cost of solar electricity will be lower than traditional grid-based energy sources such as coal or gas. We found this map published on the Energy Self-Reliant States website that shows solar power grid parity in most major U.S. [...]
Solar power in India is growing with some big, ambitious policies adopted by leaders aimed at dramatically reducing use of fossil fuels and turning to the ample resource that the country enjoys. Two years ago, India announced plans to increase generation and use of solar electricity from approximately nothing, to 20,000 megawatts (MW) – the [...]
Have you been thinking about installing a residential solar system? Well, now is the time! The cost of solar panels has dropped more than 40% this decade, and more and more people have changed to solar. If you are still on the fence, consider these top reasons to switch to solar power: 1. Reduce Your [...]
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Solar grants from the U.S. federal government help move residents and businesses away from fossil fuels toward a brighter, cleaner future. The Department of Energy recently approved significant funding from the Sunshot Solar Rooftop Challenge to the City of Chicago. The $750,000 grant is one of the largest to date, and is dedicated to support [...]
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No matter the economy, tax credits/incentives or greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change, there are many factors that could – and do- influence the solar power market. No matter what people say about Solyndra or any other renewable energy company, the solar power market is predicted to grow in 2012. Last month, Solarbuzz, one [...]
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Home solar panels are becoming more popular as people tap into generous tax incentives and rebates, and also look to trim utility bills over time. But did you know that selling a solar powered house is easier (all things being equal) than one without solar panels? Not only can you sell more quickly, but often [...]
While we might not quite be at grid parity for solar power compared to other energy sources, when it comes to investments, solar power is passing other resources at an impressive pace. Calculations by Bloomberg New Energy Finance show that investments in renewable energy are surpassing fossil fuels for the first time in new power [...]
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