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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The Hawaii feed-in tariff makes solar power affordable for people looking to switch to the renewable resource. The program was started in 2009 by the Hawaiian Electric Company. This type of solar incentive is unique, compared to other programs that make solar power affordable, as it pays consumers a premium rate for the excess solar [...]
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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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Think solar power is too expensive? Well, you don’t have to switch your home to 100% solar electricity to use the renewable resource. You can start enjoying energy from the sun with cheap solar power gadgets. Once you see how simple it is to power household items with UV light, you might even be inspired [...]
With more and more companies producing electric cars, and consumers looking to buy emissions-free vehicles that can save them significant money at the pump, is it any surprise that solar charging canopies are gaining in prominence? Using solar power to charge electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming more common-place both at residential and commercial sites. General [...]
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The exact measure of the benefits of solar rebates and tax incentives is a subject of debate. Some question whether the government should allow tax revenues to be trimmed with rebates, given the current economic climate. Others believe that the free market should be allowed to operate, and if people cannot afford solar power, they [...]
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Let’s raise awareness of the positive impact of solar power. Band together with your neighbors and friends on November 20, 2011 for the first Community Solar Day: Occupy Rooftops, organized by Solar Mosaic, 350.org, Vote Solar, and others. The day is dedicating to gathering people around the world in support of solar energy. Participants will “occupy [...]
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) released a report last month with information on financing solar installations for schools. The report, titled “Solar Schools Assessment and Implementation Project: Financing Options for Solar Installations on K-12 Schools,” was published on October 20, 2011. The report was produced under the DOE’s SunShot initiative to support development [...]
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With the economy struggling to recover, its always great to read hopeful, positive news like this. Solar power is creating new green jobs at an impressive rate in the U.S. According to the Solar Foundation, there are now over 100,000 Americans that are employed in the solar industry, based on preliminary data from National Solar [...]
