Can the stimulus money really help drive down the price of solar electricity by half in the next five years? Yes, according to a White House report on Tuesday touting the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The report said federal spending will enable solar electricity to reach grid parity — pricing that’s [...]
The cost of solar electricity has come down and now many states are offering rebates and other tax incentives for you to install your own solar photovoltaic system. For those of us who are already attached to the electric utility grid, the most cost effective way to go solar is to have a “grid inter-tied” [...]
Although Texas is best known for its fossil fuel resources (oil, natural gas, coal), the state also holds great promise for the development and production of renewable energy. This morning, I attended the 9th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair in nearby Fredericksburg, and checked out some of the options for solar, wind, [...]
Not your father’s renewables, these alternatives to old and dirty fossil fuels are now business-friendly, cost-competitive and ready to meet a significant portion of America’s energy needs From suburban New Jersey to urban Los Angeles, millions of Americans are powering their homes with clean electricity that doesn’t produce any air or global warming pollution. They [...]
Summary Our technical staff trains and leads teams of volunteers and job trainees to install solar electric systems for low income families, helping them save money and energy while educating the community. What is the issue, problem, or challenge? The benefits of solar power are rarely enjoyed by the low-income households who need the savings [...]